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Enhancing the international standing of Jordan: A study of the political relationship between King Hussein and Margaret Thatcher

Cowey, Isobel LU (2019) CMEM01 20191
Centre for Middle Eastern Studies
Abstract (Swedish)
This study explores the political relationship between King Hussein and Margaret Thatcher, during her time as Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1979-1990. Through archival research, I explore data concerning the political situation and the bilateral relations of Jordan and Great Britain. These focus primarily on the political situation in the Middle East, as well as taking economic relations between Great Britain and Jordan into consideration. The aim of the study is to highlight how King Hussein, who was aware of the power dynamics of the Cold War, made use of his political relationship with his British counterpart, Margaret Thatcher, to enhance the political status of Jordan. The colonial history of Jordan assists in making clear that the... (More)
This study explores the political relationship between King Hussein and Margaret Thatcher, during her time as Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1979-1990. Through archival research, I explore data concerning the political situation and the bilateral relations of Jordan and Great Britain. These focus primarily on the political situation in the Middle East, as well as taking economic relations between Great Britain and Jordan into consideration. The aim of the study is to highlight how King Hussein, who was aware of the power dynamics of the Cold War, made use of his political relationship with his British counterpart, Margaret Thatcher, to enhance the political status of Jordan. The colonial history of Jordan assists in making clear that the study is anchored in the historical relations of the two countries. Finally, it is argued that King Hussein represents a monarch from the Middle East, who was able to develop political relations with Great Britain that were fruitful for Jordan. (Less)
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author
Cowey, Isobel LU
supervisor
organization
course
CMEM01 20191
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
King Hussein, Margaret Thatcher, Great Britain, Jordan, bilateral relations, archival research
language
English
id
8984655
date added to LUP
2019-08-28 15:20:55
date last changed
2019-08-28 15:20:55
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  abstract     = {{This study explores the political relationship between King Hussein and Margaret Thatcher, during her time as Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1979-1990. Through archival research, I explore data concerning the political situation and the bilateral relations of Jordan and Great Britain. These focus primarily on the political situation in the Middle East, as well as taking economic relations between Great Britain and Jordan into consideration. The aim of the study is to highlight how King Hussein, who was aware of the power dynamics of the Cold War, made use of his political relationship with his British counterpart, Margaret Thatcher, to enhance the political status of Jordan. The colonial history of Jordan assists in making clear that the study is anchored in the historical relations of the two countries. Finally, it is argued that King Hussein represents a monarch from the Middle East, who was able to develop political relations with Great Britain that were fruitful for Jordan.}},
  author       = {{Cowey, Isobel}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Enhancing the international standing of Jordan: A study of the political relationship between King Hussein and Margaret Thatcher}},
  year         = {{2019}},
}