West Asia in Turmoil : Implications for Global Security
Publisher: Academic Foundation
ISBN 13 : 978-81-7188-626-5
ISBN 10 : 81-7188-626-4
Rs. 895
US $ 69.95
- Ashok K. Behuria , N. S. Sisodia
- 2007
West Asia
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The West Asia Centre seeks to cover issues, themes and countries of the region which are undergoing rapid political transformation impacting the political and security situation of the region and beyond. Popular protests demanding political and economic reforms and the subsequent fall of some long ruling authoritarian rulers and the rise of Islamists to power have significantly changed the region’s political landscape. GCC-Iran rivalry, Shia-Sunni sectarian conflict, external intervention in the region, and the rise of religious radicalism have further aggravated the situation. The Centre is closely following the unfolding internal political developments in individual countries as well as the regional political scenario.
The historical shifts in the region and domestic political developments will have a significant impact on India’s external environment. With huge stakes in the region such as energy, trade and safety of Indian citizens in the region, it has become important for India to carefully watch developments taking place in its ‘extended neighbourhood.’ These and other related issues are being focused upon by the scholars at the Centre. The Centre continues to hold regular bilateral dialogues with some leading think tanks in West Asia thus facilitating exchange of ideas and perspectives.
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Publisher: Academic Foundation
ISBN 13 : 978-81-7188-626-5
ISBN 10 : 81-7188-626-4
Rs. 895
US $ 69.95
Publishers: IDSA and Ane Books
ISBN: 81-86019-47-2
Rs 350
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