Armed Forces in the Middle East

This volume examines the Middle East's leading armed forces and their role in both military and political affairs.

"... to be welcomed as an accessible and comprehensive work of reference ... The analysis of both foreign policy and military institutions not only concentrates on recent data but also augments this with shrewd insights into the varied, compelling perceptions of the governing elites in this most volatile and crucial region."International Affairs"... a thought-provoking book, highly recommended for readers in these key regions of the globe."Air and Space Power Journal^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L^ L........................... .. ........................................................................ .. ........................................................................ .. ........................................................................ .. ........................................................................ .. .....................................................................^ L. ..............