Ebook: AngloArabia: why Gulf wealth matters to Britain

Huge controversy surrounds Britain's alliances with deeply repressive Gulf monarchies, and the UK's key supporting role in the disastrous Saudi-led intervention in Yemen has lent added urgency to the debate. As these stories continue to make the headlines, this book lifts the lid on the Anglo-Arabian relationship and what's at stake for both sides.;Empire's legacy -- Oil and gas : the strategic and commercial prize -- British neoliberalism and Gulf capitalism : a perfect fit -- How important is Gulf wealth to British capitalism? -- Arming authoritarianism -- The Arab uprisings and the war in Yemen.