An EconoTimes perspective

Simon Mabon

Lecturer in International Relations, Lancaster University

Lecturer in International Relations, Lancaster University My research interests fall within the International Relations of the Middle East and are driven by the interaction of three themes: Religion and Legitimacy; Contested Sovereignty; and Political Violence. I am especially interested in the following areas: Islam, the state and umma 'Soft power' security dilemmas Gulf politics Internal-external security dilemmas Re-conceptualising sovereignty Irredentist and secessionist movements Gulf security Hizballah The Internet and 'cyber sovereignty'