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9781634505727 English 1634505727 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-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. 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. 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., Acclaimed Israeli intelligence analyst and former counter-terrorism expert for the Israeli Defense Force, Avi Melamed, forgoes the mainstream media's articles "explaining" what's happening in the Middle East and spends his time reading Arab and Israeli news and talking with people on the ground, often ones in fear of terrorism on a daily basis. Melamed lives in Israel and lived in Arab territories for more than twenty years. He's spent a lifetime studying the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, and with this incredible, long-awaited volume, he reveals the intricacies of the unfolding events and what they mean for the Middle East and for the rest of the world. Melamed elucidates things such as who terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, al-Qaeda, the Taliban, Boko Haram, ISIS, and the Muslim Brotherhood, to name a few, are--and what they want, as well as which Middle East countries likely have nuclear weapons, which are likely in the process of developing them, and how Western countries and politicians need to respond. Melamed also share his predictions for what's to come, because, amazingly, he has a history of being spot on. With his lifetime of research has come a keen awareness that citizens of the world need to know whom to support and whom to decry. They need to know what to demand of their politicians, what the significance of unfolding events is--and what theyhaven't been told, what's going on behind the scenes. The conflicts in the Middle East grow more dangerous and more confusing every day and they won't simply go away. This comprehensive volume is one of the most important books of our time and a significant, eye-opening read., Israeli intelligence analyst Avi Melamed forgoes the mainstream media's articles "explaining" what's happening in the Middle East and spends his time reading Arab and Israeli news and talking with people on the ground, often ones in fear of terrorism on a daily basis. Avi is an intelligence professional, an expert on Arab affairs, and a Middle East analyst; but above all, he's an educator, and he's written Inside the Middle East to satiate the demands of the politicians, journalists, professionals, students, and--most importantly--average Joes who need to make sense of the incredibly controversial and highly emotional conflict. To do this, Avi delves deep into its history and current state of affairs. He explains who terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, al-Qaeda, the Taliban, Boko Haram, ISIS, and the Muslim Brotherhood, to name a few, are--and what they want. He explains what's going on in all of the Middle Eastern countries and reveals which are in the most danger and which have the militant groups that pose the biggest threats. He also gives predictions for what's to come because, amazingly, he has a history of being spot-on. This is a book everyone should read. The United States has, depending on how one looks at it, invaded or helped Iraq and Afghanistan. Israel has, depending on how one looks at it, defended itself against unyielding terrorists attacks, or provoked them. Citizens of the world need to know whom to support and whom to decry, and they need to be able to make sense of what happens next--because these conflicts won't simply go away.
9781634505727 English 1634505727 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-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. 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. 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., Acclaimed Israeli intelligence analyst and former counter-terrorism expert for the Israeli Defense Force, Avi Melamed, forgoes the mainstream media's articles "explaining" what's happening in the Middle East and spends his time reading Arab and Israeli news and talking with people on the ground, often ones in fear of terrorism on a daily basis. Melamed lives in Israel and lived in Arab territories for more than twenty years. He's spent a lifetime studying the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, and with this incredible, long-awaited volume, he reveals the intricacies of the unfolding events and what they mean for the Middle East and for the rest of the world. Melamed elucidates things such as who terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, al-Qaeda, the Taliban, Boko Haram, ISIS, and the Muslim Brotherhood, to name a few, are--and what they want, as well as which Middle East countries likely have nuclear weapons, which are likely in the process of developing them, and how Western countries and politicians need to respond. Melamed also share his predictions for what's to come, because, amazingly, he has a history of being spot on. With his lifetime of research has come a keen awareness that citizens of the world need to know whom to support and whom to decry. They need to know what to demand of their politicians, what the significance of unfolding events is--and what theyhaven't been told, what's going on behind the scenes. The conflicts in the Middle East grow more dangerous and more confusing every day and they won't simply go away. This comprehensive volume is one of the most important books of our time and a significant, eye-opening read., Israeli intelligence analyst Avi Melamed forgoes the mainstream media's articles "explaining" what's happening in the Middle East and spends his time reading Arab and Israeli news and talking with people on the ground, often ones in fear of terrorism on a daily basis. Avi is an intelligence professional, an expert on Arab affairs, and a Middle East analyst; but above all, he's an educator, and he's written Inside the Middle East to satiate the demands of the politicians, journalists, professionals, students, and--most importantly--average Joes who need to make sense of the incredibly controversial and highly emotional conflict. To do this, Avi delves deep into its history and current state of affairs. He explains who terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, al-Qaeda, the Taliban, Boko Haram, ISIS, and the Muslim Brotherhood, to name a few, are--and what they want. He explains what's going on in all of the Middle Eastern countries and reveals which are in the most danger and which have the militant groups that pose the biggest threats. He also gives predictions for what's to come because, amazingly, he has a history of being spot-on. This is a book everyone should read. The United States has, depending on how one looks at it, invaded or helped Iraq and Afghanistan. Israel has, depending on how one looks at it, defended itself against unyielding terrorists attacks, or provoked them. Citizens of the world need to know whom to support and whom to decry, and they need to be able to make sense of what happens next--because these conflicts won't simply go away.