Politics & Economics of Northern & Western Asia (Hardback)

This book presents new developments in the politics and economics of Northern and Western Asia. Topics discussed include Iran's nuclear program and Tehran's compliance with international obligations; the United Arab Emirates Nuclear Program and proposed U.S. nuclear cooperation; politics, elections and benchmarks in Iraq; private security contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan; U.S. relations with Qatar, Lebanon and the Palestinians; U.S. security assistance to the Palestinian authority and U.S. foreign aid to Israel.