Provides an historical overview, beginning with consideration of Bolívar's conception of Pan Americanism, upon which Chávez draws heavily in framing his challenge to Washington; reviews the goals and record of Chávez's policies at home and the sources of domestic support and opp…
"As possessor of a quarter of the world's oil reserves and host to two of the holiest cities in Islam, Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the cultural, economic, and political well-being of the Middle East. From Persian Gulf security, to Middle Eastern politics, to the internat…
The Creation and Development of Modern Saudi Arabia -- The Saudi Political, Economic, and Military System -- The Saudi-US Relationship -- Saudi Arabia and the Region -- Saudi Arabia, Islamism, and Sunni Extremism -- Emerging Strategic and Security Issues.
"Examines the causes and consequences of Saudi Arabia's current security policy and the domestic, regional, and international challenges the country's defense program presents to the general welfare of the area"-
The People's Republic of China (PRC) has become, after the United States, the world's most important country because of its enormous population, growing economic and military power, and newly assertive foreign policies. Whereas during the Cold War, China was largely isolated and…
China is likely the world's next superpower: its economy, already the world's second largest, is forecast to surpass that of the United States to become the largest in a few decades. China is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its conventional and nuclear forces as wel…