The Stakes: America in the Middle East by Shibley Telhami

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Could the United States defeat Al-Qaeda but still lose the broader war on terrorism? In The Stakes, Shibley Telhami, one of America's most in-demand commentators on the Middle East, provides a concise and penetrating analysis that explains Arab and Muslim attitudes toward the United States and shows why there is much reason for concern. In an insightful, passionate, yet balanced analysis, Telhami shows why the Arab-Israeli conflict remains central to the war on terrorism and to international stability, and considers the consequences of a post-war Iraq: its effect on Middle Eastern politics and American foreign policy, the recovery of the region, and its future with the rest of the world. The Stakes provides a well-reasoned, calm analysis that will be essential reading for anyone who wonders where America should go from here, amid the dangers and opportunities in the ever-volatile Middle East. Updated with a new epilogue.

What People Are Saying

Jimmy Carter
"Shibley Telhami has become a voice of reason on American policy toward the Middle East."

Theodore M. Hesburgh
"I highly recommend this fine book for all of its wisdom and balance."
—Rev., President Emeritus, Notre Dame

Brent Scowcroft
"A significant contribution to our national discussion and eventual understanding of a vital part of the world."
—General

Alexander L. George
"This book should be immediately read and pondered by top-level administration officials, their advisors...and all concerned citizens."

William Quandt
"Americans now have a guide through the complex issues that confront our country in the Middle East."

Kenneth Waltz
"Everyone concerned with terror, conflict, and America's role in the region should read this book."
—Columbia University

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