A Preliminary Analysis of the Islamic World in Transition

摘要

The Islamic world represents an important force to be reckoned with in the international political arena. Being endowed with huge oil and gas resources and commanding a special strategic position on a vital route for international commerce, trade and shipping, it has always been a focus of contention among major powers, and is now an area to which the U. S. global strategy pays special attention. Under the double pressure of economic