Britain and the Middle East in the 9/11 Era

This authoritative book examines British policy in the Middle East, focusing on how Britain’s response to 9/11 – particularly the decision to join the US invasion of Iraq – has affected its role and relations in the region. Establishes what was ‘new’ about the New Labour approach and policies towards the Middle East and what changed as a result of 9/11 and the ‘war on terror’ Analyses in detail how the Blair government handled the Iraq crisis, invasion and fallout, including developments in relations with Iran Documents Britain’s ‘niche’ role in the Middle East peace process. Argues that arms sales, trade and finance bind Britain to the Arab Gulf states Traces Britain ’s involvement in US–regional security arrangements

Introduction. Chapter 1: Historical Background: Stages in the Relationship. Chapter 2: New Labour Worldview and the Middle East. Chapter 3: New Labour: New Policy-Making Process. Chapter 4: Britain’s Role in the Peace Process: 1997 to 2001. Chapter 5: The Road to War in Iraq. Chapter 6: Reaping the Whirlwind: the Fallout from the Invasion of Iraq for British Relations across the Middle East. Part I: Inside Iraq. Part II: Around the Region. Chapter 7: Realpolitik and the Peace Process after 9/11. Chapter 8: Still Flying the Flag: Britain and the Arab Gulf States. Chapter 9: Conclusions. Index.