Of all the countries in the world that are vital to the strategic and economic interests of the United States, Saudi Arabia is the least understood by the American people. Saudi Arabia's unique place in Islam makes it indispensable to a constructive relationship between the non-Muslim West and the Muslim world. For all its wealth, the country faces daunting challenges that it lacks the tools to…
Though lacking in significant oil deposits, North Yemen is located in the centre of the world's most oil-rich region and is therefore a strategically important country. This survey investigates the many dimensions of the country, from agricultural heritage to politico-economic position.
Kuwait, unlike most of its neighbors, has a well-established national identity and a long history as a nation, dating back to the eighteenth century. In this book, Dr. Jill Crystal focuses on two recurring themes in Kuwaiti history: one, the preservation of a sense of community in the face of radical economic, social, and political transformations; the second, internal rivalry over the conventi…
General study of Thailand - covers historical and geographical aspects, demographic aspects and cultural factors, government, economic policy and development policy, agriculture, industry, transport, education, employment, social services, health services, trade and balance of payments, public finance and banking, international cooperation, international relations, development aid, etc. Illustr…