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Book SynopsisA bold reexamination of U.S. influence in the Middle East during the Cold War.
Trade Review"An insightful, comprehensive account." -- Rajan Menon - The New York Times Book Review
"A singular take on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East." -- Kirkus Reviews
"The authors puncture entrenched myths. . . . Lucid and accessible." -- Publisher's Weekly
"Takeyh and Simon, both preeminent scholars of the Middle East, have written a lively and provocative challenge to conventional wisdom about U.S. policy toward this tumultuous region during the Cold War. They argue that by excluding the Soviet Union, supporting conservative Arab allies, and exploiting the emergence of Israel as a major power, American policymakers secured their Cold War interests in the region. Their study is a must-read for policymakers and students of American policy, a major contribution to our ongoing debate about the role of the United States in the Middle East." -- Robert Kagan, author of The World America Made
"A fascinating tale of America’s tangled involvement in the Middle East, told by two of Washington’s sharpest and most seasoned regional experts. Eerie echoes of today’s headlines resound throughout this gripping look at the history of a crucial theater of the Cold War. Faulkner said the past is never dead; in fact, it’s not even past. Nowhere is this truer than the Middle East, and Takeyh and Simon’s excellent book shows you why." -- Gideon Rose, editor, Foreign Affairs
