About the Author

Imad El-Anis is a Lecturer in International Relations at Nottingham Trent University, and received his PhD from Nottingham Trent University.

Reviews

'This book provides a fascinating insight into a topic which is important in its own right as a case study of the strengths and weaknesses of development strategies of government and firms in a small state. But it is all the more important as a discussion of the interaction of political economy and foreign policy in a sensitive and often fraught part of the world. Through a careful analysis of the management of policy, and through some valuable and wholly original case studies, Dr El-Anis explores the other faceA" of the Middle East from that usually presented as a drama of conflict and violence. His book examines the possibilities of effective peaceful cooperation; but he also suggests that there are important ways in which even small and fairly vulnerable countries can find a path to create effective forms of economic development through the intelligent use of multinational finance and through carefully crafted diplomatic strategies. This book will be of great interest to a wide variety of readers, including specialists in development, in Middle East regional affairs, in US foreign relations in the Middle East and in political economy. I recommend it very warmly.' - Dr Christopher Farrands, Principal Lecturer in International Relations, School of Arts and Humanities, Nottingham Trent University; 'A groundbreaking text on one of the most finely balanced bilateral relationships in the Middle East. Much has been written on Gulf-US agreements, but the Jordanian case is equally illuminating for students and scholars of Middle East political economy. With careful methodology, El-Anis dissects the contemporary Jordanian economy and provides valuable insights into an otherwise opaque decision-making process. I would highly recommend this book.' - Dr Christopher Davidson, Senior Lecturer, School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University