A Line in the Sea: The Qatar v. Bahrain Border Dispute in the World Court

by Jawad Al-Arayd

The border dispute between Qatar and Bahrain simmered for more than 50 years before it was adjudicated by the International Court of Justice—a process that took ten long years. This authoritative book documents the controversy in the context of its imperial roots, the countries' ruling families, the discovery of oil, and the political destinies of the emerging Gulf states. This color illustrated historical account includes the forensic evidence that identified key forgeries in the case.

496 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2003