An EconoTimes perspective

Simon Mabon

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'