{"product_id":"inside-the-middle-east-making-sense-of-the-most-dangerous-and-complicated-region-on-earth-1","title":"Inside the Middle East","description":"Acclaimed Israeli intelligence analyst Avi Melamed has spent more than thirty years interpreting Middle East affairs. His long-awaited \u003ci\u003eInside the Middle East\u003c\/i\u003e challenges widely-accepted perceptions and provides a gripping and uniquely enlightening guide to make sense of the events unfolding in the region—to answer how the Arab world got to this point, what is currently happening, what the ramifications will be, how they will affect Israel, and what actions must immediately be undertaken, including how Western leaders need to respond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 roadmap. 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. Look through the lens of its leaders and its most ruthless terrorists. See what makes them tick and what they want. Discover how they can be overtaken.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom author Avi Melamed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The conflicts in the Middle East grow more confusing and dangerous every day.\u003cbr\u003e In my encounters with thousands of people from across the world - from global leaders to high school students - I know there is deep and intense thirst for knowledge because today \u003cb\u003eunderstanding the Middle East is not optional\u003c\/b\u003e – it’s mandatory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e My new book, \u003ci\u003eInside the Middle East: Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e is based on my decades of \u003cb\u003eadvisory, counterterrorism, education,\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eintelligence\u003c\/b\u003e – positions - as well as my intimate connections throughout the \u003cb\u003eArab world\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The book also provides the \u003cb\u003ebuilding blocks and database\u003c\/b\u003e to understand the contemporary Middle East, offers a \u003cb\u003eunique insight\u003c\/b\u003e into the Arab world, and is “\u003cb\u003ea GPS to help you navigate the dramatically changing Middle East\u003c\/b\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the book, I also offer an \u003cb\u003eout of the box idea that could lead to a positive breakthrough in the Israeli- Palestinian conflict\u003c\/b\u003e.","brand":"Skyhorse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32075484856403,"sku":"","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781634505727.jpg?v=1777892463","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/inside-the-middle-east-making-sense-of-the-most-dangerous-and-complicated-region-on-earth-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}