Introduction The conflict that took place in Yemen in 2012 was one of the most rigorous revolutions that took place in the Middle East during the Arab spring revolt. The conflict in Yemen started as a protest against social and economic conditions such as unemployment, corruption, and the proposal by the government to modify the constitution. As the protests proceeded, people of Yemen added more grievances and called for the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. During this conflict, the
Arabian Gulf or the Persian Gulf: is the arm of the Arabian Sea, extending from Gulf of Oman in the south to along the Shatt-AL Arab in the north. Its length around 965 km from Shatt-Al Arab to the Hormuz fjord, which links it in the Gulf of Oman. The area of the Arabian Gulf approximately 233 100 km², and varies in width between a maximum of about 370 km to a minimum of 55 km in the Hormuz fjord. A maximum depth of the Arabian Gulf is 90 m. The gulf separates the Arabian Peninsula and south-western
Recent research into regionalism and economic geography suggests that, in addition to an increasing global flow of ideas, capital, goods and labour, geographical proximity between states may also increase their level of cooperation (Tanja, 2011; Kurian and Vinodan, 2013). According to the Economic Commission for Africa (2006) Regions are subjectively determined (and thus debatable) areas that are perceived to have certain characteristics in common. They may be defined by physical geography;
had been an ally during the Iran– Iraq war to Iraq. Kuwait became a main port when. Saddam Hussein main disagreements about Kuwait were from the eight-year Iran-Iraq war. He had argued that he had fought the war against Iran in order to protect the Arab world from Islamic fundamentalists who had taken over Iran. Some can say he was justified yet, most would say he was not justified. The reason why people would think he wasn’t justified was that he had thought he owned Kuwait. “Iraq had claimed that
Kuwait, also known as The State of Kuwait, is a small country that grabbed the attention of the world shortly after World War II because of its vast oil revenues. Sitting in the middle of trade routes from Europe to Africa and Asia, its geography and geology have shaped its development as a nation. Kuwait is located on the northeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It has an area of 6,880 sq. miles that is comparable to the size of the state of New Jersey. The country includes nine islands and
Iran-Iraq War The eight year Iran-Iraq War was, by the standards of international conflicts, a very long one. It lasted longer than both World War I and World War II. In this conflict, the two most powerful states in the Persian Gulf, Iran and Iraq, who were the world’s largest producers of petroleum, were locked in mortal combat and appeared intent on destroying each other. The war began when Iraq invaded Iran, simultaneously launching an invasion by air and land into Iranian territory on September
East, author Avi Shlaim argues that Arab nations have been unable to escape the post-Ottoman syndrome. In particular he describes how the various powers inside and outside the region have failed to produce peace. While some of Shlaim's arguments hinder the message, I agree with his overall thesis that the Middle East problems were caused and prolonged by the failure of both powers and superpowers to take into account the regional interests of the local states. The story begins by Shlaim breaking
trying to restore order to it. The Gulf War lasted six months (History.com). A year later, Aladdin, Disney’s first and only film with an Arab setting was released. Through the historical lens, this film deliberately mirrors the Gulf war conflict, shows Hollywood’s connection to politics, derides the Middle Eastern and Arab culture with Arab stereotypes, and also displays the dualism between the western and Arab cultures through the drawings of the characters. The Gulf war was mirrored through Aladdin
theocracy and monarchy two combined rise and fall of a nation, unity and religious solidarity will split. Coupled with the Middle East nation of many, there are many of them among the ethnic feud deep. The more prominent is the conflict between Arabs and Jews, Persians, Kurds between there are deep contradictions between the
people and where they live. This paper will discuss Iran’s location, region, human-environment interaction, movement and place. Iran is located at 32°North latitude, 53°East longitude. Iran is located in the Middle East. It borders the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea. It is to the east of Iraq, south east of Turkmenistan, and is to the west of Pakistan and Afghanistan. (Fact Monster) Some formal regions in Iran are Yazd, Kerman, and Fars. These are all cities located in Iran. Some
First Persian Gulf War: 1990-1991 The First Persian Gulf War between 1990 and 1991 was the most militarily efficient campaign in US history where comparatively few lives were lost. This war accomplished many goals, including that it secured the economic advantages for the “Western World”. It encouraged a free flow of natural resources, established the value of air power and superiority, and verified that a free alliance for justice will prevail over armed aggression. In the end, the United State’s
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a country that over a decade expanded exponentially. When it first started, UAE was a group of small tribes that made its living off of fishing, pearling, and goat herding. Now it is home to some of the largest monuments in the Middle East and its citizens are some of the wealthiest people on earth (About the UAE, 2016). Much of that has to do with the unique history and culture of the UAE. Much of the country’s success has to do with the unique physical environment
major outside state powers employed military force to protect their newly acquired interests in the Middle East. The United States efforts to secure the flow of oil have led to their ever-increasing involvement in the Middle East’s political affairs and ongoing power struggles. By the end of the twentieth century, safeguarding the flow of oil from the Persian Gulf had become one of the most important functions of the U.S. military. The close relationship between the United States and the Saudi
chose to compare the United Arab Emirates to Panama because both countries are experiencing significant economic growth even though many countries are experiencing problems with the economy. Both countries are located in close proximity to important regional waterways. The United Arab Emirates has the Straits of Hormuz, while Panama has the Panama Canal. The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. It is bordered by Iran, United Arab Emirates, and Oman Musandam
during World War I, they didn’t foresee that they would lose their empire based off of this decision. European countries that won the war came in and partitioned the Middle Eastern region. Soon after the Sykes-Picot Agreement was established, and the Arabs felt betrayed because they weren't granted their deserved independence. The new borders set caused continuous conflict because of the artificial blending of different ethnic and religious groups. International conflicts have contributed to regional
may compel neighbouring states and actors to immediately take initiatives. There is, therefore, a need to consider adopting a multi-level approach of conflict resolution that would address this gap. Although Porto’s argument is on the need to adopt a multi-level analysis only on the causes of conflicts, the same should be applied in the resolution process. This would suit the Middle Eastern context since most of the conflicts are explained in the level that is between the state and systemic levels.
because he accused the Palestinian liberation organization (PLO) of selling out by negotiating diplomatic relations with the state of Israel. They were trying to ruin the diplomatic relationship with the PLO and the west community. Abu Nidal wants to eliminate the state of Israel as a Jewish state and make the establishment of a Palestinian state. Abu Nidal has been on the United State of America terrorist list group for more than twenty years and in the mid 1980’s the terrorist group was considered as
today’s world. Monarchy is government where one person is in charge of everything, and they know as monarch and when a monarch die, the son or daughter of the monarch takes control, (Monarchy 1). There are few countries where monarch is the head of state and few countries where monarch has no power they are just there for tradition. There are eleven countries where monarch is the head of ...
1.5 million dead and around a million casualties with thousands of refugees fleeing both nations. This conflict's roots can be traced backed to conflicts that raged between the powers which controlled the Persian Iran and Arab Iraq regions (Bahadori, 2005). For centuries, the Persians and Arabs have been at war under the banners of opposing empires.. (Karsh, Geopolitical Determinism: The Origins of the Iran-Iraq War, 1990) According to the Iraqis, the conflict started on the 4th of September when
Dubai - The Introduction Dubai is the most popular city and emirate among the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates. It is the second-largest in terms of territorial size after the capital, Abu Dhabi. This emirate is located southeast of the Persian Gulf. Dubai is a global city and business hub, and as of recent, it has become a site to see for many tourists. Although statistics show that as of 2012, Dubai is the 22nd most expensive city in the Middle East, it is still rated as "one of the best