The Political Economy of Arab Gulf States

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The Political Economy of Arab Gulf States is written by Kristian Ulrichsen and published by . It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0857939874 (ISBN 10) and 9780857939876 (ISBN 13).

This insightful research collection examines the internal and external transformation of the Arab Gulf states and their repositioning within the global order. It explores the interlocking challenges of transition toward post-rentier structures of governance and assesses the domestic, regional and global implications. A multi-level approach begins with sections on domestic political and economic reform and the reformulation of domestic agendas to reflect new issues such as climate-change. Subsequent sections cover the evolution of regional security agendas, new trends in foreign policy and the Arab Gulf states' rapid emergence as global actors and provide a frank portrayal of this dynamic region.