Politics and Economics of Northern and Western Asia

This book presents new developments in the politics and economics of Northern and Western Asia. Topics discussed include Iran's nuclear program and Tehran's compliance with international obligations; the United Arab Emirates Nuclear Program and proposed U.S. nuclear cooperation; politics, elections and benchmarks in Iraq; private security contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan; U.S. relations with Qatar, Lebanon and the Palestinians; U.S. security assistance to the Palestinian authority and U.S. foreign aid to Israel.