Simon Bromley Books

Rethinking Middle East Politics considers a range of debates on the character of political and socioeconomic development in the Middle East, focusing on the linked processes of state formation and capitalist development. Simon Bromley seeks to reformulate the central questions involved in the study of state formation. He builds a comparative framework based on an examination of key developmental processes in Turkey, Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Iran and offers a range of substantive theses on the place of democracy and Islam in the region. His findings explain a very large part of what appears to be significant in the emergence of the modern Middle East. Rethinking Middle East Politics presents a new way of analyzing politics in the Middle East, offering a perspective that has major implications for rethinking Third World politics more generally and for the social and political theory of modernity.

Governing the European Union is a completely new introductory text that is ideal for first-time students of the politics and government of the European Union (EU). Each topic is introduced thematically to provide an invaluable and accessible guide to the main issues and debates in the contemporary study of EU politics and governance.

Understanding today's international economic and political landscape is a significant challenge for scholars, citizens, and decision-makers. This innovative introductory text equips readers with essential political and economic analysis skills. It emphasizes core concepts and integrates key ideas, allowing readers to develop their critical perspectives on the international system and its operations. The book features a genuinely global perspective, with contributions from authors in India, Mexico, Africa, the USA, and the European Union. The content is organized into five main sections. The first examines trade and states, contrasting the WTO's free market arguments with the experiences of both developed and developing nations. The second section focuses on state policy, exploring how countries navigate the international trading system's constraints and their resulting industrialization and development strategies. The third section addresses inequality and power, analyzing the effects of liberalized trade and investment policies on inequality in developing countries. The fourth section discusses autonomy, sovereignty, and macroeconomic policy, assessing states' capacities to implement national macroeconomic strategies in a globalized economy. Finally, the fifth section on international collective action highlights notable successes and failures in achieving cooperation among states, particularly regarding global climate chang