Tinderbox : U.S.Foreign Policy and the Roots of Terrorism

by Stephen Zunes; Preface-Richard Falk

This policy-relevant study of US Foreign policy, written in the light of September 11, examines US actions since the 1970s in the critical geographical arena of the Middle East. It argues that the more that the US has militarized the region, the less secure have the American people become. The US faces a stark contrast: to continue imposing a Pax Americana, or to promote real peace based on human rights, international law and sustainable development.

264 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2002

Reviews

[Shees Hassan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stephen Zunes, in this informative book, has described, in detail, how US maintained its interests in Middle East by employing its double standard policy: different for friends and foes. Zunes has provided ample evidence about all his claims regarding US malicious policy game in Middle East but here one has to ask hinself; Does this really matter? In a realists' dominated world, where every country strive to achieve its National Interests, what US does to achieve its own interests really matter?
Zunes contends it does matter. In post War world US emerged as a super power, harbinger as well as propagator of Democratic values, and maker of the New World order. It should have kept this guiding principle above all of its interests.
This book was written, not to criticize but, to inform general public how US power circles are exploiting public mandate to undermine the US' core values: liberal democracy and protection of Human rights.

[Angelryono · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, indeed Zunes has written a powerful book about US foreign relations with the Mid-East. He dispels myths about radical muslim terrorists and international "jewry". Zunes places the responsibility squarely in the lap of the United States and the global governing body...that includes all global citizens.