Routledge The Great Powers in the Middle East 1941-1947 - Cold War Origins

This foundational study, first published in 1981 by Routledge, examines how American and British policymakers grappled with assessing the capabilities and intentions of their wartime allies in the Middle East during a pivotal moment in modern history. The book reconstructs the complex diplomatic landscape of the 1940s, exploring how regional power dynamics contributed to the breakdown of the wartime alliance and shaped the emergence of Cold War tensions. Through careful analysis of great power competition in the Middle East, the author reveals the strategic calculations and misunderstandings that transformed wartime cooperation into post-war confrontation. Essential reading for historians, political scientists, and anyone seeking to understand how Middle Eastern geopolitics influenced the global realignment of the post-1945 era.