Inside the Middle East: Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on Earth Contributor(s): Melamed, AVI (Author), Adam, Vikas (Narrated by) |
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ISBN: 1515913228 ISBN-13: 9781515913221 Publisher: Tantor Audio
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Compact Disc - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: November 2016 * Out of Print * |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - Middle Eastern - Political Science | Security (national & International) - Political Science | International Relations - General |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.5" W x 5.4" L (0.50 lbs) |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
Features: Price on Product, Unabridged |
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Publisher Description: Acclaimed Israeli intelligence analyst Avi Melamed has spent more than thirty years interpreting Middle East affairs. His long-awaited Inside the Middle East challenges widely accepted perceptions and provides a gripping and uniquely enlightening guide to make sense of the events unfolding in the region. Melamed considers all the major power players in the Middle East, explains the underlying issues, and creates a three-dimensional picture, an illustration that connects the dots and provides a fascinating road map. He elucidates developments such as the Arab Spring, the downfall of the Muslim Brotherhood, the rise of ISIS, the epic Sunni-Shiite animosity, the essence of the war in Syria, the role of the Caliphate and Jihad, and the looming nuclear arms race. He also provides a rare opportunity to journey into the psyche of Arab society. This unparalleled volume is a milestone in our understanding of the Middle East. It is the untold story of the struggles that will shape the region, and the world, for decades to come, and a groundbreaking guide that will shake you to the core, force you to reevalute your outlook, and give you tips to navigate the future. |
Contributor Bio(s): Melamed, AVI: - Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official and senior official on Arab affairs, serves as the Fellow of Intelligence and Middle East Affairs for the Eisenhower Institute. He is an expert on current affairs in the Arab and Muslim world and their impact on Israel and the Middle East.Adam, Vikas: - Vikas Adam is a classically trained actor with numerous credits in stage, film, and television. The recipient of multiple awards, including the Audie, Vikas has recorded over 200 audiobooks, appeared on various Best of the Year lists, and is an inaugural inductee into the Narrator Hall of Fame. |
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