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Inside the Middle East

Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on Earth

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Inside the Middle East

Written by: Avi Melamed
Narrated by: Vikas Adam
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Acclaimed Israeli intelligence analyst Avi Melamed has spent more than 30 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.

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 road map. 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.

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 reevaluate your outlook, and give you tips to navigate the future.

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Critic Reviews

"Avi Melamed's inside knowledge of the Middle East makes him a vital resource for anyone striving to find accurate context for today's news from one of the world's most intractable battle zones." (Linda Solomon Wood, Editor-In-Chief at the National Observer)
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The book is a narrow and biased account that just wants to point out the shortcomings of the Arab world. Skip it if you are interested in a more balanced view of the complex subject.

Biased Book intended to discredit the Arab world

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The author displays deep knowledge of the subject and the matters at hand.
Written by a journalist, we expected the book to be more engaging and enjoyable than it is.
It is a bit dull, especially surprising, when the subject is so lively, relevant and full of twists and turns.

good insights

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Vomit inducing book. If you read, read with the intention of understanding the depraved Israeli mind, not the actual Middle East.

Filled with same kind of trash that is oozing out of Israel right now

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