'International Relations in a Multipolar Middle East'
Key information
- Date
- Time
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6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Venue
- Main Building, SOAS
- Room
- Khalili Lecture Theatre (KLT)
- Event type
- Seminar
About this event
Dr Belcastro's and Dr Wastnidge's latest work explores the international relations of today's Middle East, a region that has become increasingly multi-polar.
The tumult following the Arab Uprisings has expanded the arenas competed over by regional powers, global actors and non-state players. The United States, once seemingly intent on a hegemonic 'Pax Americana' has stepped back, leaving powers such as Russia, China, India and the EU with opportunities to increase their reach and expand their influence. Meanwhile, regional rivalries and alliances have continued to shape conflict and cooperation in the Middle East.
As global politics moves towards a new, multipolar era, International Relations in a Multipolar Middle East sheds important light on how this transition will impact on the region. Comprised of two macro sections that offer theoretical reflections and empirical case studies, this volume is essential reading for scholars of the politics and international relations of the Middle East.
About the speakers
Speakers
- Francesco Belcastro is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Derby.
- Edward Wastnidge is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Studies at the Open University.
Discussant
Ali Alavi (SOAS)
Chair
This event will be chaired by Maria Gloria Polimeno.
Registration
This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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