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No.731 Hamas's Ascension and its International Relations:Literature Review
by Aiko Nishikida
November 2018
ABSTRACT
This paper focuses on a literature review and summarizes the international relations in which Hamas or its preceding Muslim Brotherhood in Palestine has been situated. Its relations with Israel, the U.S., Russia, Iran, and other Arab countries are overviewed based on previous studies. The diplomatic policy of Hamas is also investigated regarding its own approach and relations with other countries.
Keywords:Hamas, International relations, Muslim Brotherhood, Election, Diplomacy
JEL classification:F50, N45
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