Distant Neighbours : The Political Economy of Relations Between Europe and the Middle East/North Africa

Although geographically contiguous, culturally and developmentally Europe and the Middle East are still distant neighbours.

The record of relations between the two regions, especially in trade, finance and investment reveals that while Europe is concerned about oil, immigration and Islamic radicalism, countries of the Middle East and North Africa are worried about their developmental prospects and possible marginalisation by an enlarging Europe.

The distinguished contributors to this book, writing in either English or French, examine the potential and the prospects for establishing a new development zone that will promote fuller co-operation between the two shores of the Mediterranean.