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;
The Arab League. The Arab League is a regional organization that was founded on March 22, 1945. The league’s function is to promote political cooperation among it’s member states, and to deal with disputes or any breaches of peace in the region. The league’s official name is the League of Arab States. The founding members of the league are: Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, and Yemen. Membership in the League was later extended to Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco
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
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
Research Problem This essay sheds light on the theories that are elaborating the role of international and regional organizations in today’s world politics. Then, Arab League will be given as a regional organization. Although it has achieved some potential, but it could not be totally successful in maintaining security and prosperity to Arab world, especially for Palestinians. Research Questions This essay is trying to find the answer for these questions: 1-Why do regional organizations and institutions
Indian Migration to Gulf Countries: Economic and Trade Impact Introduction Migration has become a common phenomenon in the present world. Historically, migration was considered a burden by the host country. Eventually, it became one of the important factor that contributes to the increased migration. The increase in migration is simultaneously linked to the onset of globalisation. Globalisation has changed the outlook of migration and it helps a lot of countries to have bilateral and multilateral
“The main legacy of the Arab Spring is in smashing the myth of Arabs’ political passivity and the perceived invincibility of arrogant ruling elites” (Manfreda). This quote basically summarizes the goal and reason behind the Arab Spring. The general aim of the Spring was targeted toward Arab dictatorships (due to the belief that they held rigged elections), the police force and their brutal ways of handling things, the high unemployment rates and basic corruption within the regions (Manfreda). The
global social-political-economic-geographic environment and the explicit characteristics of the system outlines the mode of interaction among the actors. The State-level analysis stresses the national states and their domestic practices such as national interests, interest groups, government, and domestic economy as the key determinants of the state of world affairs (Mingst, 2008). The Individual-level of analysis examines human actors on the global stage. It focuses on the human nature, which defines
year Bahrain joined the Arab League2 humanitarian concerns as well as popular uprisings in the late 1990s4 in the form of the National Action Charter of Bahrain. In the Charter, King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa established the Kingdom of Bahrain as a constitutional monarchy with a democratically elected legislature, gave women the right to vote, made an independent judiciary body and released political prisoners. These reforms gave Bahrain the highest rank in the Arab world on the UNDP Human
globalization effects of economics and information demanded reform. As conservative Arab states try to maintain the autocracy they relied on after gaining independence, their citizens, affected by information and education expansion, challenge their resistant governments as typified by Syria’s unwillingness to capitulate. The proliferation of information and education underscored the protest movements of the Arab Spring because citizens’ contempt for their obstinate governments grew to large under
bilateral relations. Visit served as the basis for cooperation in all fields of mutual interest. Return visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Saudi Arabia in 2010 raised the level of bilateral cooperation "strategic partnership” and “Riyadh declaration " signed during the visit of breathtaking realms.refers in political, economic, defense and security, bilateral relations between the Republic of India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cooperation strengthened. Relations between the two countries
I. INTRODUCTION Established in 1969 in Rabat, Morocco, the organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was established to promote and consolidate the unity and solidarity among its Member States, protect Member States and solve their problem. With 57 Member States, OIC is the second largest organisation after the United Nations. OIC can be regarded as global organization than a regional organization due to its membership from different continents of 1.4 billion people. The administrative structure
A hero is a person you love or admire. A hero doesn’t want a reward. A hero wants support or help from a person. We are all heroes, but we see ourselves as nothing. To be a hero you must have some factors like bravery and sacrifice. Any person in the world can be hero. Even a young person could be a strong hero in the future. A hero doesn’t have to kill many soldiers in a war. Even small sacrifices for a poor person could be considered as heroism. For example, someone needs blood to be alive and
The Relations of the United States and the United Nations The history of the US’s relationship with the UN is complex, seeming to vacillate between warm cooperation and abject disdain as the national interests of the US and the rest of the world, and the short- and long-term interests of the US itself, align or oppose each other. The UN was originally the vision of US president Franklin Roosevelt and the product of US State Department planning and diplomacy. It was designed to forward the
to one of the fastest growing cities on earth. Dubai today is a tourism, trade and logistics hub and has earned itself the reputation of being the ‘gateway between the east and the west.’ It is also considered as the dynamic nucleus of the Arabian Gulf region. Home to just over 2 million people from more than 200 nationalities, Dubai is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Living in Dubai has a lot to offer. It is safe, politically stable, centrally located, and has a good education
How has the pre-existing gender division of labor and gendered state policies affected Saudi Arabia’s women workers in their demand for equal opportunities and fair treatment? What are some of the factors involved in disempowering migrant workers in host countries and what happens when these workers start asking for their rights? Given the global economic restructuring and the shifting international division of labor, regions like the Middle East have become salient destination sites for many sub-Saharan
Review of the US Foreign Policy towards Iran Introduction: Relations between the United States and Iran have gone from bad to worse since the Islamic revolution in 1979. Iran have been considered as a member of the “Axis of Evil” and the US foreign policy towards it have been built within this perspective. However, many domestic, regional and global changes have led to the belief of a need of review of American foreign policy towards Iran. It is widespread believed that A stable relationship with
risky business; it brings together sick and vulnerable patients with medical services and often complex technology and requires the effective coordination of many people. II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE Fake diplomas have become widespread in the Arab Gulf states, especially Saudi Arabia, during the past few years. Between 2009 and 2013, the Saudi Ministry of Higher Education shut down more than 310 offices that were promoting the sale of fake diplomas and degrees in many cities across the
This can create conflict between states, when identifying what territory is rightfully theirs (Laipson, 2009). Major players of the region include the USA, China and India. Several choke points exist within the IOR and these present an open risk to users of these waterways (Herbert-Burns, 2012). The IOR has a vast amount of energy and mineral resources and is a fishing hotspot, which is a staple food for the population of many countries (National Intelligence Council, 2012). Resource security is a