Strategic Resources of Iraq, Turkey and Iran and the Development of Kurdish Nationalism: The Domestic, Regional and International Context (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781522898573)

This book examines the strategic resources of Iraq, Turkey and Iran with particular emphasis on those assets found in the Kurdish regions of these nations. Strategic resources, in the context of this discussion, are defined as oil and nonfuel mineral assets and agricultural potential, to include degree of soil productivity and availability of water supplies. To the extent applicable, industrial development is discussed as well. Kurdish history, language and culture and the Kurdish nationalist movement in the three nations are also examined. Superpower and regional interests in the Kurdish nationalist movement and the governments of the nations involved are also addressed.

Author: Penny Hill Press Inc,Naval Postgraduate School
ISBN-10: 1522898573
ISBN-13: 9781522898573
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 12/24/2015
Pages: 158
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.34d