About the Book: West Asia in Global Politics: Conflicts, Resistance and
Diplomacy
Most issues in West Asia are deeply linked to the Palestine question and
Israels settler colonial policies. The present book highlights this complex
problem and the emerging challenges in West Asia. The ongoing conflicts in West
Asia, which began in the early twentieth century, persist today, mainly because
of vested interests of the West, particularly the US. In the post-Cold War
period, the US influence in West Asia has increased despite challenges from
Russia and China. However, the US position in the region faces resistance from
various local populations and regimes. Currently, diplomacy remains the