This authoritative book examines British policy in the Middle East,
focusing on how Britain's response to 9/11 -
particularly the decision to join the US invasion of Iraq -
has affected its role and relations in the region.

* Establishes what was 'new' about the New Labour
approach and policies towards the Middle East and what
changed as a result of 9/11 and the 'war on
terror'

* Analyses in detail how the Blair government handled the Iraq
crisis, invasion and fallout, including developments in relations
with Iran

* Documents Britain's 'niche' role in the
Middle East peace process.

* Argues that arms sales, trade and finance bind Britain to the
Arab Gulf states

* Traces Britain 's involvement in US-regional
security arrangements

Dr Rosemary Hollis is Director of the Olive Tree Scholarship
Programme at City University London, and was formerly Director of
Research at Chatham House.

• Establishes what was 'new' about the New Labour approach and policies towards the Middle East and what changed as a result of 9/11 and the 'war on terror'
• Analyses in detail how the Blair government handled the Iraq crisis, invasion and fallout, including developments in relations with Iran
• Documents Britain's 'niche' role in the Middle East peace process.
• Argues that arms sales, trade and finance bind Britain to the Arab Gulf states
• Traces Britain 's involvement in USregional security arrangements

Introduction.

Chapter 1: Historical Background: Stages in the
Relationship.

Chapter 2: New Labour Worldview and the Middle East.

Chapter 3: New Labour: New Policy-Making Process.

Chapter 4: Britain's Role in the Peace Process: 1997 to
2001.

Chapter 5: The Road to War in Iraq.

Chapter 6: Reaping the Whirlwind: the Fallout from the Invasion
of Iraq for British Relations across the Middle East.

Part I: Inside Iraq.

Part II: Around the Region.

Chapter 7: Realpolitik and the Peace Process after 9/11.

Chapter 8: Still Flying the Flag: Britain and the Arab Gulf
States.

Chapter 9: Conclusions.

Index.