382 Pages
by
Routledge
382 Pages
by
Routledge
382 Pages
by
Routledge
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First Published in 1959, The Soviet Union and the Middle East attempts to shed light on the evolution of Soviet attitudes toward the Middle East, its problems, challenges, and opportunities since 1917. Divided into two parts, the first part "The Soviet Image of the Middle East" presents an investigation into the sources of Soviet policy in that area, while the second part "The Great... Read more
Preface Introduction Part I: The Soviet Image of the Middle East 1. Storm over Asia 2. A Quiet Interlude: 1921-1928 3. The "Third Period" 4. The Lean Years 5. "Third Period"- Second Editions: 1945-1954 6. Ex Oriente Lux: 1959 Part II: The Great Breakthrough 1. On the Eve: 1954 2. 1955: The Arms Deal 3. The Year of Suez 4. 1957: The Syrian Crisis 5. Soviet Trade and Economic Aid: 1954-1958 6. Soviet Cultural Policy and the Intellectual Climate in the Arab World 7. Communism in the Middle East: 1955-1958 8. Communism and Arab Nationalism Conclusion Appendices Bibliographical Note Index
Biography
Walter Z. Laqueur
