The Middle East Explained

By Richard P. Robison

Enchantingly beautiful, the Middle East is like a mysteriously veiled woman, yet fortunately for us her raven eyes are visible, a window to her soul. Umm Idduniya, the "Mother of the World," the Middle East is at the center of each of us, whether we recognize it or not. Yet, for political reasons I suspect, our national leaders appear to believe the average American is unwilling to understand the true extent of America's role there. For example, the U.S. Administration refuses to utter the "O" word. Any discussion of oil or oil politics is absolutely forbidden. In the process, we are being told precious little of America's true Mideast equities and the strategic power of this oil.perhaps because our leaders fear we are not yet ready for the truth? I resent the premise. Therefore, from well-placed sources what follows are the 24 KEY QUESTIONS Americans should be asking about our role and purpose in the Middle East, and the seldom explored answers. What are the Six Principal Reasons the United States invaded Iraq? Chapter 1 leaps at that question with both feet. What specific threats are Muslim fanatics making against America? Why isn't the media accurately reporting those threats? That question illuminated in Chapter 5. Why is it impossible to understand the strategic importance of the region without considering the "China Card"? How does China magnify the threat rushing at us from the Islamic Republic of Iran? And finally: What is the endgame? How do we finish terrorism once and for all? Obviously the stakes are high. But there is hope, a hope shining from the eyes of a half-a-billion young Muslims from Marrakech to Bangladesh. America and the world's long-term security, peace, and prosperity are now riveted firmly to the future of the Middle East. Success is in our hands. God help us if we fail.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420861999
• ISBN13: 9781420861990
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

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I just finished reading "The Middle East Explained." It was written by Richard P. Robison whose incredible insight to the historical, cultural and mindset of the various ethnic factions truly shed intelligent light on the problems faced in the region today. If the American media has made you focus only on the fact that no Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) were ever found in Iraq, then you, like me, missed the boat. Every national political leader should be required to read this book. Current leaders not only have this generation's fate in their hands, but that of future generations as well. When people are cold for lack of refined oil and gas to heat their homes or operate their automobiles because free access to Middle Eastern markets has been usurped by other petroleum hungry countries, politicians beware. Democracies must succeed in the region. I now understand why negotiation without might to back it up is viewed as a weakness by Middle Eastern cultures. I am convinced that terrorists are plotting to kill as many Americans as they can at this very moment. Mr Robison's treatment of the Palestinean / Jewish conflict is unique. I would highly reccommend this book as required reading in the high schools of America.

the middle east explained

"The Middle East Explained" is a very easily read book, which is formated in 24 questions, each question making up a chapter. It provided informative and entertaining answers to questions every American needs to know about the middle east. These are critical times in our history and "The Middle East Explained" provides little known facts explaining America's challenge in the comming years. Americans have shouldered a long-term commitment in the region. It was interesting to read how much western culture and heritage has middle eastern roots. Americans have shouldered a long-term commitment in this region and "The Middle East Explained" has enlightened me and helped me understand what every American needs to understand.