Understanding Contemporary Islamic Crises in the Middle East The Issues Beneath the Surface

During the past decade in the Middle East, widespread war and violence, the collapse of numerous regimes, and the emergence of ISIS have caused profound geopolitical shifts. This book addresses these changes and how they may shape the future of this tumultuous region. First, Graham E. Fuller focuses...

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Main Author: Fuller, Graham (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Leiden University Press 2016
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