In the Direction of the Persian Gulf

The Soviet Union and the Persian Gulf

A. Yodfat, M. Abir

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN: 9781032380377
• eBook ISBN: 9781000805185
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: Politics
• Index: Politics & International Relations

In the Direction of the Persian Gulf (1977) analyses the Soviet Union's interest in the countries of the Persian Gulf against the background of its relations with the Arab world, and the complexities of power politics. It examines, from the nineteenth century to the present, Russia's involvement in and efforts to gain at least a foothold, if not control of this oil-rich region. Particular attention is paid to the Soviet's interest in Persian Gulf oil, and Russian fuel resources are also discussed. Although bilateral and multilateral local relations are closely examined, power politics in general and in the region and the Indian Ocean are not neglected. In addition to Soviet sources, the authors have used the Arab and Western press, periodicals and monitoring services extensively.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Original Title Page
• Original Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Abbreviations
• Foreword
• Chapter I Oil: The USSR and the Persian Gulf
• Chapter II Russia and the Middle East
• Chapter III Soviet Regime – First Stages (1917–1947)
• Chapter IV Limited Soviet Successes (1940–late 1950s)
• Chapter V The Breakthrough (late 1950s–1967)
• Chapter VI Anticipating a Vacuum in the Gulf (1967–1971)
• Chapter VII ‘In the Direction of the Persian Gulf’ (1972–1976)
• Chapter VIII South Yemen – The Cuba of the Middle East
• Chapter IX Power Rivalry in the Indian Ocean
• Chapter X Trends and Considerations
• Appendices: 1. Soviet–Iraqi Treaty
• 2. Soviet–Somali Treaty
• Notes
• Bibliography
• Index