دانلود کتاب The Islamic World in International Relations

فهرست مطالب :

Cover
Copyright information
Contents
Introduction
Part I – International Security
Geopolitical Rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Middle East
Introduction
Understanding the Case: Historical Background of Rivalry
Geopolitical Factors in Iran-Saudi Arabia Rivalry after 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution
US Military Intervention to Iraq
The Arab Uprisings
Conclusion
Bibliography
Comparative Study of Post-9/11 and Post-Arab Spring Rise of Violent Religious Extremism in Pakistan
Introduction
Problematic Statement
Literature Review
Theories of Constructivism and Neorealism
Violent Religious Extremism in Post-9/11
Terrorist Incidents in Pakistan in Post-9/11 Era
Talibanization in Pakistan in Post-9/11 Era
Government’s Responses against Terrorism
Exploration of a Changing Scenario in Post-Arab Spring Era
Pakistan’s Responses to Terrorism in Post-Arab Spring Era
Conclusion
Bibliography
Part II – Foreign Policy
From Sanctions to War? Nothing New in the US’ Policy towards Iran since 1979*
From Strategic Ally to Enemy State
Sanctions and Timid Attempts to Repair Relations
Military Intervention as a Problematic and Recurring Possibility
Conclusions
Bibliography
What Is the Other Side of the Coin? Re-imposition of US Sanctions on Iran
U.S. Sanctions on Iran: History and General Overview
JCPOA and Its Conditions
U.S. Rejection of JCPOA: Comments and Reactions
Is There the Other Side of the Coin? Reasons for Trump’s Withdrawal from Nuclear Deal
Conclusion
Bibliography
The Review of Stabilizing and Crisis Building of Iran and Saudi Arabia in Middle East
Introduction
Reviewing the Positions of Iran and Saudi Arabia in the Crisis of Turkey
Saudi Arabia’s Position
The Position of the Islamic Republic
The Crisis between the Gulf States and Qatar
Saudi Government Measures
Iran’s Policy in Qatar’s Crisis
Terrorism and Takfir
Taliban in Afghanistan
The Presence of the United States in the Region and the Purchase of Weapons
Yemen Crisis
Lebanon Crisis
Conclusion
Bibliography
“Domestication” of the Middle Eastern Policy of Turkey
Introduction
Foreign Policy Domestic Factors
Changes in Turkish Foreign Policy and Middle Eastern Policy after the Cold War
Impact of Domestic Factors on Turkish Middle Eastern Policy
Conclusion
Bibliography
Russian Contemporary Policy towards Syria
Russian Strategy in the Middle East: Overview
Peculiarities of Russian-Syrian Relations
Russian Engagement in the War in Syria
Role of Syria in the Russian Policy in the Middle East
Conclusion
Bibliography
EU Small States and Their Fight against IS*
Introduction
Theoretical and Methodological Framework
Case Studies of EU Small States in the Fight against IS
External Expectations
Internal Expectations
Fight against Terrorism Part of Identity and Reasons to Fight Terrorism
Roles and Conclusions
Bibliography
Sports Diplomacy of the State of Qatar and Its (Lack of) Success in the Czech Republic: Analysis of the Czech Nationwide Press in 20161
Introduction
Qatar’s Sports Diplomacy Tools
How Can We Measure the Success of Sports Diplomacy (on the Example of the State of Qatar in the Czech Republic)?
Qatar(’s Sports Diplomacy) and the Czech Statewide Dailies
Conclusion: The (Lack of) Success of Qatar’s Sports Diplomacy in the Czech Republic?
Bibliography
Part III – Economy and Energy Policy
The Paradox of the Shale Oil Market. The Middle East and the Global Oil Market
Energy – between Conflict and Cooperation
The Oil Market in the 21st Century
Economic Consequences of the Shale Revolution
The Political Consequences of the Shale Revolution
Conclusions
Bibliography
Success of Integration Initiatives in the Islamic World: The Case of D-8
Introduction
Section I
A The Organizational Structure and Purposes of the D-8
B General Overview of the D-8
Section II
A Testing the Success of the D-8 over Seven Parameters
Conclusion
Bibliography
Islamic Banking Development in GCC Region on the Examples of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
Introduction
Evolution and Current State of Islamic Banking in Saudi Arabia
Evolution and Current State of Islamic Banking in the United Arab Emirates
Conclusions
Bibliography
China’s Risk-Averse Middle East Policy: Protecting Economic Interests While Staying Out of Conflicts1
Introduction
Chinese Energy and Economic Interests in the Middle East
China’s Risk-Averse Policy and Avoiding Conflicts Resolution
Greater Participation of China in the Middle East Politics – Desired, or Not?
Conclusions
Bibliography
Part IV – Regional Studies
“Consociational Democracy”: The Model of the Democratization of Deeply Divided Arab Societies?
Introduction
Conclusion
Bibliography
“Islamophobia without Muslims”: Anti-Muslim and anti-Arab Attitudes in Czech Society (Introductory Remarks)
Introduction
President Zeman and His Perception of Islam as a Security Threat for the Czech Republic and Europe
Islam as a Theme of the 2017 Parliamentary Elections
Examples of Folk Discourse in Relation to Islam
Conclusions
Bibliography
Balkan Muslims – Origin, Structure, Identity
Introduction
Balkan Muslims – The Picture of the Phenomenon
Bosnian Bogomils 4 and Balkan Islam
Bektashi – Mystical Balkan Islam
Dervish – An Esoteric Dancing Order
Gorani – Highlander Original Islam
Conclusion
Bibliography
List of Figures
List of Tables
Note of Authors