{"title":"Fatih Oguzhan Ipek","description":"\u003cp\u003eFatih Oguzhan Ipek offers insightful explorations into the dynamics of political decision-making, with a particular focus on Middle Eastern affairs and the intricate interplay of domestic and international forces. His work provides detailed analysis of historical and contemporary political developments, inviting readers to consider how internal actors shape foreign policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking a deeper understanding of political structures and foreign relations in regions such as Iraq will find a compelling and well-researched perspective in Ipek's writing. His books contribute to the broader discourse on \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, illuminating the complexities behind policy formulation and strategic diplomacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-impact-of-domestic-actors-on-iraqs-foreign-policy-formulation-1950s-to-1980s-by-fatih-oguzhan-ipek-9781666966596","title":"The Impact of Domestic Actors on Iraq's Foreign Policy Formulation, 1950s to 1980s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book presents a theoretical framework for understanding Iraqi foreign policy from the 1950s through the late Cold War, examining how successive regimes navigated complex international and domestic pressures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Impact of Domestic Actors on Iraq's Foreign Policy Formulation, 1950s to 1980s\u003c\/em\u003e by Fatih Oguzhan Ipek analyses the interplay between systemic factors—including influences from great and regional powers—and unit-level variables such as the Iraqi foreign policy executive (FPE) and societal elites. By exploring four critical dimensions—the threat environment, the FPE's structural autonomy, foreign policy coalitions, and domestic power balances—the book reveals how Iraqi leaders strategically used foreign policy to address both external threats and internal challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCase studies demonstrate how the concern for regime survival in the Hashemite monarchy motivated it to accede to the Baghdad Pact, how the Iraq-Egypt rivalry influenced Qasim’s decision to invade Kuwait, how Nasserism and Arab nationalism compelled President Arif to join the 1967 Arab-Israeli War despite limited autonomy, and how Iraqi leaders responded to rising powers based on their structural position and the domestic political landscape. This analysis moves beyond conventional explanations of Iraqi foreign policy, offering a nuanced understanding of how authoritarian regimes balance external pressures and domestic constraints when formulating strategic decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934317723884,"sku":"9781666966596","price":355.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5c36f6435e538c6d6f31e49f8ff310e7.jpg?v=1783919239"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/fatih-oguzhan-ipek.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}