A Political and Economic Dictionary of the Middle East

This reference volume is the definitive guide to the economics and politics of the Middle East. It provides clear definitions detailing terms, concepts, names and organizations used in relation to current economic or political affairs in the Middle East. Entries define, explain and give further relevant information on countries, regions, ethnic groups, political parties, organizations, policies and disputes. Book Cover......Page 1 Half-Title......Page 2 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Foreword......Page 6 Acknowledgements......Page 8 The Author......Page 9 Abbreviations......Page 10 Transcription of Arabic Names......Page 11 A......Page 12 B......Page 94 C......Page 134 D......Page 162 E......Page 178 F......Page 194 G......Page 220 H......Page 241 I......Page 282 J......Page 350 K......Page 372 L......Page 405 M......Page 428 N......Page 487 O......Page 515 P......Page 534 Q......Page 570 R......Page 579 S......Page 597 T......Page 643 U......Page 681 V......Page 720 W......Page 724 X......Page 744 Y......Page 745 Z......Page 756 Selected References......Page 764 Cover; Title; A Political and Economic Dictionary of the Middle East; Copyright Page; Foreword; Acknowledgements; The Author; Abbreviations; Transcription of Arabic Names; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z A definitive guide to the politics and economics of the Middle East, this dictionary defines the key terms, concepts, names and organizations associated with the region