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The Middle East = past, present, and future /

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	The Middle East/ by Keshav Bhattarai, Mahmoud Yousef.
Reminder of title:	past, present, and future /
Author:	Bhattarai, Keshav.
other author:	Al-Yousef, Mahmoud.
Published:	Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland : : 2025.,
Description:	xxxv, 291 p. :ill., digital ; : 24 cm.;
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Regional Geography. -
Subject:	Middle East - Foreign economic relations - United States. -
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-83967-2
ISBN:	9783031839672

The Middle East = past, present, and future /
Bhattarai, Keshav.

The Middle Eastpast, present, and future /[electronic resource] :by Keshav Bhattarai, Mahmoud Yousef. - Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2025. - xxxv, 291 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm. - World regional geography book series,2363-9091. - World regional geography book series..

1. Exploring the Middle East and North African (MENA) Region -- 2. The Empires -- 3. Demography, Language, Ethnicity, Religion, and Refugee Crises -- 4. Colonial Past and Current Ruling Systems -- 5. Water Scarcity and Climate Change in MENA: Challenges, Innovations, and Geopolitical Impacts -- 6. Petroleum Resources and Energy Transitions in the MENA Region: Geopolitical and Economic Implications -- 7. Urbanization and Sustainability in MENA: Challenges and Pathways to Smart Cities -- 8. MENA Region in the Changing Global Order: Impacts of Historical Legacies and Contemporary -- 9. Education Challenges and Opportunities -- 10. Conclusion.

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region stands as a remarkable crossroads of tradition and modernity, shaped by millennia of history under empires, colonial powers, and global influences. This book unpacks the intricate dynamics of the region, examining how historical resource exploitation, border manipulation, and cultural impositions have profoundly impacted its languages, traditions, and geopolitical identity. The rich tapestry of Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish, and regional dialects reflects a deep cultural resilience that has resisted globalization, often fueled anti-Western sentiments and prioritized the preservation of heritage over rapid economic development. Central to the region's geopolitical importance is its vast oil wealth, which has positioned MENA as a cornerstone of the global energy market and a continuous focus of Western interest. This book explores how oil exploitation has economically empowered the region while simultaneously fostering political tension, external interventions, and instability. As the global shift toward green technologies accelerates, the book examines how this transition might redefine MENA's role in the global energy market, offering both challenges and opportunities for transformation. These dynamics unfold against the backdrop of water scarcity and a scorching, inhospitable climate that further complicates the region's path forward. Grounded in real-life case studies and an interdisciplinary blend of historical, cultural, and economic analysis, this book offers an unparalleled exploration of the MENA region's past, present, and future in the context of advanced technological development. Co-authored by a Palestinian native, it brings a unique perspective by dissecting ongoing identity crises through unbiased insights and true-life conversations with individuals who have embraced diverse religious and political ideologies. By intertwining these narratives with the region's deeply rooted cultural practices, the book presents a compelling human lens to understand MENA's complexities. This rare and thought-provoking study seamlessly balances traditional and modern perspectives, emphasizing the MENA region's pivotal role at the intersection of Western powers and the Global South. For readers seeking to grasp the intricate dynamics of a region that continues to influence and adapt to an ever-changing global order, this book serves as an indispensable resource.

ISBN: 9783031839672

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-031-83967-2doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

1366157
Regional Geography.
Subjects--Geographical Terms:

585971
Middle East
--Foreign economic relations--United States.

LC Class. No.: DS44

Dewey Class. No.: 956

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