Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Quandt, William B.

Description

1. xiv, 274 pages; 24 cm

Summary

1. This is an excellent first book by a young Lebanese scholar. He brings analytical sophistication and detailed knowledge of a wide variety of sources to bear on a crucial period when the Cold War was being fought out in the Middle East. He is quick to note that neither the United States nor the Soviet Union was particularly successful in exerting its influence in the region. In addition, the local powers quickly learned to exploit the superpower rivalry. He also vividly conveys how the Israeli challenge exacerbated inter-Arab relations. Finally, relying on Arabic sources, he gives a glimpse into the internal decision-making of Egypt and other Arab states, noting that they often overestimated their importance to outside powers. This well-researched and objective study is a welcome addition to serious history written by Middle East scholars from the region. -- from Foreign Affairs (May/June 1995).

Subject

1. Since 1945
2. Geschichte 1955-1967
3. International relations > 1945-
4. World politics > 1945-
5. Diplomatic relations
6. International relations
7. Politics and government
8. World politics
9. Nahostkonflikt
10. Buitenlandse betrekkingen
11. Grote mogendheden
12. Great powers > Foreign relations > Middle East
13. Grandes puissances
14. Middle East > Politics and government > 1945-1979
15. Middle East > History > 1945-1979
16. Middle East > Foreign relations > United States > 1945-1979
17. United States > Foreign relations > Middle East > 1945-1979
18. Middle East > Foreign relations > Soviet Union > 1945-1979
19. Soviet Union > Foreign relations > Middle East > 1945-1979
20. Arab countries > Foreign relations > 1945-1979
21. Arab countries
22. Middle East
23. Soviet Union
24. United States
25. Sowjetunion
26. USA
27. United States > Foreign relations > Middle East
28. Soviet Union > Foreign relations > Middle East
29. Moyen-Orient > Politique et gouvernement > 1945-1979
30. Moyen-Orient > Relations extérieures
31. USA

Genre/Form

1. History.

Contents

1. 1. A framework for the analysis of superpower relations with the Arab Middle East --- 2. Superpower engagement in the Middle East --- 3. The Suez Crisis: the struggle for succession, 1955-1956 --- 4. The taming of the shrew, 1957-1958 --- 5. The end of an era in Arab-superpower relations, 1958-1961 --- 6. The Egyptian-Saudi conflict in Yemen and the superpowers' response, 1961-1964 --- 7. The Israeli factor in inter-Arab and Arab-superpower relations, 1964-1966 --- 8. The march toward war, 1966-1967 --- 9. Conclusion.

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.