Oil and Democracy in Iraq

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This is the first major study of the alternatives confronting Iraq as it seeks to rebuild its vital oil industry while simultaneously constructing a new political system. The eminent contributors use comparative analysis to suggest how Iraq might best be rebuilt. Published in association with the London Middle East Institute at the School of [...]

State-Society Relations in Ba’thist Iraq: Facing Dictatorship

Product DescriptionScholarship on Iraq under the Ba’th regime has traditionally focused on the rule of Saddam Hussein and his narrow inner circle. The centrality of the former president in Iraqi politics until spring 2003 and the tyranny of his regime were evident, and available sources concerning developments inside Iraqi society during that period were scarce. [...]

The Ottoman Administration of Iraq, 1890-1908

Product DescriptionOttoman Administration of Iraq, 1890-1908 Ottoman Administration of Iraq, 1890-1908 is the first political and administrative study of late 19th century Iraq based on the central Ottoman Archives. It is a unique and pioneering work in the literature on the Modern Middle Eastern history. It represents a major contribution to our understanding of [...]