Middle East Conflicts: The Basics is an accessible and balanced introduction to the various conflicts which have plagued the Middle East since the Second World War. It examines the cultural, social and geographical dimensions of the region to identify the fundamentals fuelling tension in the region to explain to start and evolution of its major conflicts. It examines such events as:The Arab-Israeli ConflictProxy wars between the United States and Soviet UnionThe invasion of Kuwait by IraqThe War on TerrorThe Arab SpringWith case studies of conflicts, maps of the region, a glossary of key terms and tables of comparative features, Middle East Conflicts: The Basics provides a firm foundation for all those approaching the study of conflicts in the Middle East for the first time.