Description
Book SynopsisThis book explores the monumental shift in the balance of power in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War. It investigates the manner in which American foreign policy in Iraq artificially shifted this balance and brought religious identities to the foreground.
Trade ReviewA smartly-crafted book that offers a multi-layered analysis of the roots and consequences of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq. In doing so, Professor Badie explores the domestic, regional, and international political complexities underlying the newly emergent Sunni–Shia (Saudi–Iranian) struggle for political supremacy in the Middle East. This book bridges the gap between theory and area studies, making an important contribution to understanding the making of U.S. Foreign Policy and its impact on the regional and domestic political dynamics in the Middle East. -- Jeffrey A. Lefebvre, University of Connecticut
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: The Sunnis, the Shias, and the Caliphates Chapter 2: The Modern Middle East Chapter 3: The War on Terror Chapter 4: The Baathification and DeBaathification of Iraq Chapter 5: The Shia Revival and the Shia Crescent Chapter 6: The Sunni Backlash Chapter 7: The Surge Chapter 8: The Dominos Fall Chapter 9: The Islamic State Conclusion
