The militarization of the Persian Gulf an economic analysis

The Persian Gulf is arguably the most militarized region in the world. The authors of this insightful book examine military expenditures, arms imports and military deployment to analyze how and why this came to be. Muslim teachings have much to say about peace, war and economics, and this book explo...

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Main Author: Askari, Hossein
Other Authors: Mohseni, Amin, Daneshvar, Shahrzad
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cheltenham, U.K Edward Elgar 2009
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Collection: Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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520 |a The Persian Gulf is arguably the most militarized region in the world. The authors of this insightful book examine military expenditures, arms imports and military deployment to analyze how and why this came to be. Muslim teachings have much to say about peace, war and economics, and this book explores the ways in which Islamic thought affects military and economic developments 
520 |a 1. Introduction -- 2. The justification and economic impact of military expenditures -- 3. Military expenditures in the Persian Gulf -- 4. Military imports in the Persian Gulf -- 5. Military personnel in the Persian Gulf -- 6. Indigenous military sectors in the Persian Gulf -- 7. Militarization of the Persian Gulf : why? -- 8. Militarization of the Persian Gulf : the consequences -- 9. Conclusion : the elements of a fruitful demilitarization