Future Iraq (us Policy In Resshaping The Middle East)

What are the implications of the occupation of Iraq for the region as a whole? What does the US really want, and how will the states of the Middle East respond? Geoff Simons considers the roles played by the disparate power bases both in Iraq and in the key states in the region—including Turkey, Iran, Syria and Israel/Palestine. Simons takes an incisive look at how these states will potentially respond to a Pax Americana, and what Islamist reactions the new US presence may engender. He also looks at the relevance of the regional oil resource, what roles remain for the UN, and the significance of America’s expanding global hegemony. With its impeccable research and analysis, Future Iraq is certain to become an essential reference for those seeking answers to these critical questions.