Italy and the Middle East: Geopolitics, Dialogue and Power during the Cold War

Italy played a significant role in the Cold War dynamics of the Middle East, balancing dialogue, stability, and cooperation with global superpower maneuvers to exploit tensions and achieve local influence. Italy and the Middle East: A Cold War Relationship is a collection of expert essays that explores Italy's complex foreign policy towards the Middle East, highlighting the interplay of local and global issues in shaping its international relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Italy played a crucial role in the intricate dynamics of the Cold War that significantly shaped the Middle East during the latter half of the 20th century. While it served as a junior partner in NATO's strategic endeavors, Italy's foreign policy towards the Middle East exhibited a nuanced balance between promoting dialogue, stability, and cooperation on the one hand, and engaging in collusion with global superpowers to exploit existing tensions and gain local influence on the other.

This comprehensive collection of essays, written by a diverse group of experts on Italian international relations, offers a unique perspective on Italy's Cold War relationship with the Middle East. Spanning a wide range of pivotal events that defined the 20th century, including the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Lebanese Civil War, the Iranian Revolution, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the chapters in this book shed light on the intricate nuances of Italian foreign policy in navigating the complex web of Middle Eastern relations.

Through a detailed examination of these events, the collection demonstrates how local and global factors intertwined to shape Italy's international relations with the Middle East. It underscores the importance of understanding the interplay between regional dynamics and global power struggles in order to comprehend the complex and multifaceted nature of Italy's foreign policy approach.

This book is an invaluable resource for students of the Cold War, regional interactions, and the international relations of Italy and the Middle East. It provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of a critical period in world history, offering valuable insights into the complex and multifaceted relationships that shaped the region.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780755636594