The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict

The Middle East is perhaps the most tumultuous area on earth, with ancient battles still being fought. This updated guide offers an intense look— through the lens of present-day knowledge—at current events and the everchanging political and social landscape, as well as the region's history. And it addresses:

•The re-arming of Hezbollah
•Iran's increased threat of acquiring nuclear weapons
•The odds of Palestinian unity in peace talks
•The evacuation from Gaza

Fully updated fourth edition.

The Middle East is perhaps the most tumultuous area on earth, with ancient battles still being fought. This updated guide offers an intense look— through the lens of present-day knowledge—at current events and the everchanging political and social landscape, as well as the region's history. And it addresses:

•The re-arming of Hezbollah
•Iran's increased threat of acquiring nuclear weapons
•The odds of Palestinian unity in peace talks
•The evacuation from Gaza

Mitchell G. Bard, Ph.D., an expert on U.S.-Middle East policy, has written 14 books. Dr. Bard has been featured on the BBC, Fox News, MSNBC, and radio. His work has been published in academic journals, magazines, and newspapers. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from UCLA and a Master's degree in public policy from Berkeley.