Bibliography Year: 2020
- December 3, 2023
- 2:30 am
Abstract / Review
Over the past decade, all six states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have invested considerably in the development of their local heritage industries. In parallel, these states have expanded their efforts at fostering home-grown nationalism. What scholarship exists on the topic of expansion of the heritage industry tends to
- September 18, 2023
- 7:00 am
Abstract / Review
Something extraordinary is happening in Saudi Arabia. A traditional, tribal society once known for its lack of tolerance is rapidly implementing significant economic and social reforms. An army of foreign consultants is rewriting the social contract, King Salman has cracked down hard on corruption, and his dynamic though inexperienced son,
- September 17, 2023
- 5:22 pm
Abstract / Review
This course offers taught postgraduate students an introduction to the history, politics, and development of the Gulf states of the Middle East. A distinct sub-system of the region, the resourcerich states of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq and Iran command enduring relevance within the international system. The
- September 17, 2023
- 1:27 am
Abstract / Review
The economy of Dubai is remarkable in that it has moved away from an oil-based to one in which 95% of its income is derived from non-oil sectors. This diversification has been possible thanks to the real estate, tourism, and transportation sectors, which in turn, have transformed the emirate into
- September 17, 2023
- 1:27 am
Abstract / Review
Former Vice-President Joe Biden won the bid for the 46th Presidency of the United States, if Trump’s objection did not change the outcome. Although the election was in the US, its reflection is global. Many countries, especially the EU countries, were bidding for Biden, while leaders who have personal connections