{"product_id":"mission-to-algiers-9780739112045","title":"Mission to Algiers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMission to Algiers relates how U.S. policy grappled with an Islamist insurgency and promoted change and stability in a key Arab country. It describes the course of events, the challenges inherent in operating a U.S. mission at a time of crisis in a Muslim country, and lessons learned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt a time when the United States is encouraging democratic development in the Middle East, the Algerian case of partially successful transition to democracy should be better known. This is a good case study of what an Ambassador actually does on a day to day basis...a well-written, first hand account of recent history. -- William B. Quandt, University of Virginia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 The Assignment (October 1996-December 15, 1997) Chapter 2 Setting Out (December 16, 1997-March 15, 1998) Chapter 3 Making a Plan (March 16-July 24, 1998) Chapter 4 Expanding Our Openings (July 25-November 6, 1998) Chapter 5 Breakthrough, Then Setback (November 7, 1998-April 20, 1999) Chapter 6 The Turning Point (April 20-August 20, 1999) Chapter 7 Making Real Progress (August 21-December 31, 1999) Chapter 8 Up Tempo (January 1-May 29, 2000) Chapter 9 Mission's End (May 30-September 13, 2000)","brand":"Rlpg\/Galleys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037405413719,"sku":"9780739112045","price":74.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780739112045.jpg?v=1750935641","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/mission-to-algiers-9780739112045","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}