Suchergebnisse

pt. 1. The politics and economy of infrastructure and architecture -- pt. 2. Images and iconic brands : constructing markets and identity -- pt. 3. Art production and exhibitions : a critical engagement with urban developments -- pt. 4. Dubai-style elsewhere : plagiarizing or transforming the Gulf model.

Since the 19th century the Gulf region has been an area of intense interest, having been influenced first by the British and more recently by the Americans. This book charts the changing security and political priorities of these two powers and how they have shaped the region.

The closure of the Persian Gulf environment and the passage of tankers and the overuse of this region beyond international standards, have endangered the environmental status of this gulf. The dissemination of maritime culture, water economy and the inclusion of its policies in the laws of the eight countries of the Persian Gulf is essential to achieve sustainable development, given its various dimensions and practices. The main question is how effective the performance of Persian Gulf states can be in sustainably developing the marine environment of the Persian Gulf with emphasis on economic, social and environmental indicators of sustainable development? This article has analyzed the performance of the Persian Gulf countries in relation to the sustainable development of the marine environment, in an analytical manner and as a library research and, thus, laws should be applied in the Persian Gulf region as a general obligation of governments to protect the marine environment, in the form of a system of regional cooperation. Consequently, it can be expressed that achieving sustainable development in the marine environment of the Persian Gulf, can only be made possible via all of the eight countries playing the optimal role in interaction with each other and the strict implementation of international agreements on marine pollution prevention. The application of the 17 SDGs and the indicators mentioned in the domestic laws of the regional countries, may provide opportunities for developed and developing countries to strengthen cooperation and partnership to attain ambitions and goals of sustainable development through protecting and using their resources properly. Ultimately, we will find out that the development of the indicators is influenced by the significant impact of the policies of influential governments. 

Die Position der Sowjetunion gegenüber den Staaten im Nahen Osten und am Persischen Golf hat sich stabilisiert. Auch in der Perzeption der sowjetischen Führung kann die außenpolitische Strategie in ihrem Ergebnis bei begrenzter Risikobereitschaft zufriedenstellend bezeichnent werden. Dabei ist es für die Sowjetunion einfacher, negative Ziele zu erreichen als positive Ziele durchzusetzen. Den USA steht eine Reihe von Optionen zur Verfügung, um der sowjetischen Strategie zu begegnen. (SWP-Hld)

Analyzes Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states' perceptions of Iraq's attempts at hegemony in the Persian Gulf region. Discusses the emergence of a new Arab order and its impact on Arab political affairs.

The paper, written for a joint project of the Gulf Research Center in Dubai and the Bertelsmann Foundation, explores whether the lessons from the transformation of Europe from a conflict formation into a security community could be transferred to the Persian Gulf region. It records and analyses the European experience with "security models" actually applied such as balance-ofpower, nuclear deterrence, arms control and confidence-building, democratic peace, regional integration etc. as well as various alternative models such as common security and defensive restructuring of the armed forces. It further analyses the structure and dynamics of the Persian Gulf region, finding few of the European models to be really applicable. It concludes with outlining two different scenarios for the development of the region after the invasion and occupation of Iraq.