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The horn engaging the Gulf : economic diplomacy and statecraft in regional relations /

"This book discusses theoretical perspectives of analyzing the relations between the states and non-state actors in the Horn of Africa and their counterparts in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East. Crucially, these relations are examined primarily from the perspective of the diplomatic, econom...

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Main Authors: Ylönen, Aleksi (Author)
Published: Bloomsbury Academic,
Publisher Address: London, UK :
Publication Dates: 2024.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Diplomatic relations.
International economic relations.
Horn of Africa > Foreign relations > Persian Gulf Region.
Persian Gulf Region > Foreign relations > Horn of Africa.
Horn of Africa > Foreign relations > Middle East.
Middle East > Foreign relations > Horn of Africa.
Horn of Africa > Foreign economic relations > Persian Gulf Region.
Persian Gulf Region > Foreign economic relations > Horn of Africa.
Horn of Africa > Foreign economic relations > Middle East.
Middle East > Foreign economic relations > Horn of Africa.
Africa > Horn of Africa.
Middle East.
Persian Gulf Region.
Summary: "This book discusses theoretical perspectives of analyzing the relations between the states and non-state actors in the Horn of Africa and their counterparts in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East. Crucially, these relations are examined primarily from the perspective of the diplomatic, economic, and strategic agency of the African states and societal actors. Here, domestic political dynamics and local power play a significant role. Aleksi Ylönen provides a historically informed investigation of recent relations that involve the Gulf States and Türkiye's resurgent interest in the Horn Africa. The analysis focuses on the post-Arab Spring period following the Iran nuclear deal and the war in Yemen. Featuring case studies from Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea which highlight engagements of the Horn state and societal actors primarily with the Gulf States and Türkiye, the study provides an empirical analysis of the interactions and connections between the two regions"--
Carrier Form: x, 260 pages : illustration, forms ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages [229]-253) and index.
ISBN: 9780755635153
0755635159
Index Number: DT367
CLC: D837.024
D840.237
Call Number: D840.237/Y52
Contents: Theoretical considerations : economic aspects of foreign policy -- Overview of the Horn of Africa-Persian Gulf/Middle East relations -- Ethiopia : the desired partner -- Somalia : a battleground of interests -- Eritrea : the fickle ally.

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