| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 173 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Cover -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the authors -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The justification and economic impact of military expenditures -- 3. Military expenditures in the Persian Gulf -- 4. Military imports in the Persian Gulf -- 5. Military personnel in the Persian Gulf -- 6. Indigenous military sectors in the Persian Gulf -- 7. Militarization of the Persian Gulf: why? -- 8. Militarization of the Persian Gulf: the consequences -- 9. Conclusion: the elements of fruitful demilitarization -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
"The Persian Gulf is arguably the most militarized region in the world. The authors of this book examine military expenditures, arms imports and military deployment to analyze how and why this came to be. Muslim teachings have much to say about peace, war and economics, and this book explores the ways in which Islamic thought affects military and economic developments." "The authors find that heavy militarization is the result of a combination of factors, including oil wealth disparities among the countries in the region, high oil revenues, corruption and foreign interference. The authors detail and discuss these factors, and follow this analysis with an assessment of the effects of high military expenditures - wars, conflicts, regional instability - and their heavy economic toll in retarding development and growth. The book concludes by suggesting ways that military expenditures may be reduced to benefit regional peace, stability and economic prosperity." "Scholars and students in economics, political science and international affairs as well as anyone interested in the Middle East will find this book timely and illuminating."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-166) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Military history.
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Diplomatic relations
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Economic history
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Military history
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Politics and government
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| SUBJECT |
Persian Gulf Region -- Economic conditions
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Persian Gulf Region -- Foreign relations
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Persian Gulf Region -- History, Military
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Persian Gulf Region -- Politics and government
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| Subject |
Persian Gulf Region
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| Genre/Form |
Military history
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Daneshvar, Shahrzad, author
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Mohseni, Amin, author
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| ISBN |
9781849801867 |
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184980186X |
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