Britain and State Formation in Arabia 1962�1971

From Aden to Abu Dhabi

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Half a century ago, Britain abandoned Aden, its last colonial outpost in the Arab world as itsattempt to establish a new polity foundered amid a rising tide of Arab nationalism, tribalinfighting and anti-colonial sentiment that eventually gave rise to the establishment ofSouth Yemen. Yet just over three years later in 1971, a new state, the United Arab Emirates,emerged in Arabia, formed from the old Trucial states over which Britain had long heldsway. At a time when state failure and fragmentation has become synonymous with muchof the Middle East and where the very idea of sovereignty and legitimacy have becomecontested issues, this comparative historical study of the varied British attempts at statecreation on the Arabian peninsula offers important insights into the limits of external ambition,as well as the possibilities that great power retrenchment offered to the peoples of theregion. The legacy of British influence in Aden and Abu Dhabi still very much resonatestoday; this volume explains why.This book was originally published as a special issue of Middle Eastern Studies.

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Utgivningsdatum2019-12-16
Mått174 x 246 x 19 mm
Vikt320 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor158
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9780367892050

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'Fifty years after Britain decided to abandon her formal and long-established positions in Aden and the Persian Gulf, it is fitting that this new study should re-examine the reasons for this hasty departure, which was to have such far-reaching effects on local, regional and world affairs. The contributing authors, drawn from both academic and diplomatic backgrounds, have drawn on their archival researches and experiences, to provide much-needed insights into this subject. This volume will be of considerable interest to those seeking an explanation of the nature of Britain's final departure from formal empire in the Middle East.' - Saul Kelly, King's College, London'This scholarly and insightful volume is a fascinating addition to the literature on the recent history of a vital region. It shines a new light on the past and is an invaluable aid for those attempting to understand the political, ideological, territorial and military disorder in the region at present.' - Rory Miller, Professor of Government, Georgetown University, Qatar 'This unique volume, edited by Clive Jones, is a must-read for anyone wanting to have greater insights into the development of states in the Arabian Peninsula. It includes many dimensions of the new realities during a very formative era in Aden, south Arabia and the lower Gulf. Indeed, it offers many new perspectives that will need to be reckoned with by future generations of scholars. In tandem with the state building process in Aden, the UAE and south Arabia, the volume provides a detailed analysis of the role of the British, Arab-British relations and Anglo-American relations. It does a particularly good job of analyzing the interactions between regional and external powers in the region. The volume, which includes the work of such an accomplished line-up of scholars, will be an invaluable resource for any student, researcher or journali