In an historically informed critique of the theory and practice of development assistance, this book examines Britain's foreign aid programme in the Middle East

The Arab Spring in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and elsewhere has highlighted the growing importance of the politics of civil society in the contemporary Middle East.

This book examines Western foreign policy towards the Middle East, and the extent to which the promotion of democracy has been in conflict with, or supported by

In the wake of the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, it has often been alleged, King Abdullah I of Jordan and the Zionist movements colluded to part

Despite notable socio-economic development in the Arab region, a deficit in democracy and political rights has continued to prevail. This book examines the majo