The Future of the Gulf Region: Value Change and Global Cycles

This book explores the values and attitudes in the Gulf region, analyzing the global macro-factors shaping their future at a time of the global COVID-19 crisis and depression. It highlights the underestimated and incipient maturity of the Gulfs civil society and suggests that their future is with the free societies of the West rather than with a Neo-Ottoman Empire.

Format: Hardback
Length: 449 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate examination of values and attitudes within the Gulf region, particularly in the context of recent global power shifts, the potential collapse of internal security in the West, and the uncertainty surrounding the current leadership vacuum in world society. As such, it explores a potential future role of the Gulf countries in prestigious institutions such as the G-20 and the OECD. Drawing upon rigorous analysis of macro-level data and opinion surveys tailored to the Gulf region, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of the global macro-factors shaping the region's future amidst the global COVID-19 crisis, economic depression, and escalating global tensions.

The book begins by embarking on an empirical time series analysis of the long cycles of global politics and economics, providing valuable insights into the historical context and trends that may influence the Gulf region's future. It highlights the implications of these cycles for the Gulf region, emphasizing the need for adaptability.

In the subsequent chapters, the author conducts a multivariate analysis of civil society values in the Gulf, examining changes and attitudes on a range of critical issues in Arab politics. These include antisemitism, political Islam, internal security, democracy, and other pertinent topics. The author's analysis is based on extensive research and data collection, utilizing a variety of methodologies to ensure accuracy and reliability.

The book's findings are both insightful and thought-provoking. It demonstrates the underestimated and incipient maturity of the Gulf's civil society, suggesting that the region's future lies more with the free societies of the West and not with the resurgence of a Neo-Ottoman Empire in any form. The author's partially optimistic conclusions provide a valuable perspective on the potential for the Gulf region to thrive in the face of challenges and opportunities.

In conclusion, this book is an exceptional and timely contribution to the field of study. It offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of values and attitudes within the Gulf region, providing valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping the region's future. The book's rigorous analysis, multivariate analysis, and thoughtful conclusions make it an invaluable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the Gulf region and its role in the global landscape.

Weight: 881g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030782986
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021