“A persuasive but painful solution for dealing with the mess in the Middle East.” –Kirkus
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Mar 27, 2011
Mike
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I read this book at a particularly fascinating time - Late February and March of 2011. Each evening when I read another chapter, it seemed the day's actual events had just rendered the strategy outlined by Mr. Pollack in that section moot. The wave of revolutions large and small sweeping the Middle East as of this writing represent the 'worst case' scenario Pollack outlines if the US does not aggressively pursue a coherent and consistent strategy there.
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Nov 21, 2010
Rhesa
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Practically speaking, this book puts every middle east book I've read into perspective, even though I'm not American. Superb analysis & many surprising small data, although sometime a bit repetitive & fall into typical IR's phraseology. This book is like a crash course of Middle East Politics.
Aug 24, 2008
Ps
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This is a pretensious, over-weight and poorly argued book. Despite the length, few ideas are developed in a serious way. The author only nibbles at some good ideas. The author was one of the most-widely read advocates of the war in Iraq. While he now admits his (rather costly) error, much of the self-deceiving arrogance that informed his views on Iraq are replicated here. He is apparently is angling for job in the new U.S. adminstration in Jan. 2009, but based on this volume he is a very conv
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Dec 24, 2008
An interesting read somewhere between policy wonk, policy maker, and academic. A little bit Thomas Friedman in some parts.
Feb 16, 2009
Lydia
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Excellent book for anyone who is interested in America's relationship with the Middle East and vice versa. Covers everything from economics and defense to social and cultural ties
Mar 12, 2009
Creative, diplimatic approaches are presented, making this one of the best books to read about the MidEast Peace Process that I've come accross.
Apr 07, 2010
Jocelyn
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Ken Pollack truly is an expert in Middle Eastern politics. This book provides a lot of detail. A heavy but very educational read.
Aug 11, 2009
Tom
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I am only a few chapters in, but this is a great book to help you interpret the Middle East through all dimensions.
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