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This authoritative book examines British policy in the Middle East, focusing on how Britainâs response to 9/11 â particularly the decision to join the US invasion of Iraq â has affected its role and relations in the region. Establishes what was ânewâ about the New Labour approach and policies towards the Middle East and what changed as a result of 9/11 and the âwar on terrorâ Analyses in detail how the Blair government handled the Iraq crisis, invasion and fallout, including developments in relations with Iran Documents Britainâs ânicheâ role in the Middle East peace process. Argues that arms sales, trade and finance bind Britain to the Arab Gulf states Traces Britain âs involvement in USâregional security arrangements |