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Since the beginning of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, uncounted thousands of civilians have died in the fighting and as a result of the destruction. These are deaths for which no one assumes responsibility and which have been presented, historically, as fallout. No one knows their true number...

The definitive work of literary journalism on the Arab Spring and its troubled aftermath In 2011, a wave of revolution spread through the Middle East as protesters demanded an end to tyranny, corruption, and economic decay. From Egypt to Yemen, a generation of young Arabs insisted on a new ethos...

From the bestselling author of Lawrence in Arabia, a piercing account of how the contemporary Arab world came to be riven by catastrophe since the 2003 United States invasion of Iraq. In 2011, a series of anti-government uprisings shook the Middle East and North Africa in what would become known...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A frighteningly prescient look at Iran’s unchecked growth as a hidden superpower, and the threat the nation will soon pose to the United States—and the world. “The most important book on the Middle East to appear in many years”—Thomas Powers, Pulitzer...

Jerusalem is the universal city, the capital of two peoples, the shrine of three faiths; it is the prize of empires, the site of Judgement Day and the battlefield of today’s clash of civilizations. From King David to Barack Obama, from the birth of Judaism, Christianity and Islam to the...

WINNER OF THE 2016 PULITZER PRIZE FOR GENERAL NONFICTION “A Best Book of 2015”—The New York Times, The Washington Post, People Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Kansas City Star, and Kirkus Reviews In a thrilling dramatic narrative, awarded the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction...

Nineteen Arab women journalists speak out about what it’s like to report on their changing homelands in this first-of-its-kind essay collection, with a foreword by CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour “A stirring, provocative and well-made new anthology . . . that...

FINALIST -- The National Jewish Book Award In this deeply personal journey of discovery, Ami Ayalon seeks input and perspective from Palestinians and Israelis whose experiences differ from his own. As head of the Shin Bet security agency, he gained empathy for "the enemy" and learned that when...

The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won "The Daughters of Kobani is an unforgettable and nearly mythic tale of women's power and courage. The young women profiled in this book fought a fearsome war against brutal men in impossible circumstances--and proved in...

Witness a dramatic geopolitical rise from a windblown fishing camp to a Middle Eastern economic powerhouse. Perfect for a daily commute, this high-stakes history charts the brutal boom-and-bust cycles that forged a modern mega-city. Discover how tribal alliances and sheer survival instincts...

Trace the explosive urbanization of a forgotten desert outpost into a hyper-modern geopolitical powerhouse fueled by oil. Perfect for an eye-opening commute, this deep dive reveals how tribal alliances and pearl diving gave way to glass towers and billion-dollar investments. Beyond the glossy...

Uncover the gripping geopolitical history and religious origins of a disputed landscape shaping three global faiths. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute or deep-focus educational listening session, this sweeping narrative explores how a tiny strip of land between Egypt and Mesopotamia became...

Explore the gripping economic history of how a fragile desert oasis transformed into a wealthy global energy powerhouse. Perfect for your daily commute, this analytical audio journey immerses you in the harsh realities of tribal survival before the oil boom. Witness a modest society leverage its...

Witness the explosive clash between autocracy and revolution that forged a modern Middle Eastern geopolitical powerhouse. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping historical narrative plunges you into over a century of ideological warfare, foreign intervention, and the fight for...

Master the complex geopolitics and turbulent history that transformed ancient empires into modern global flashpoints. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused learning session, this engrossing narrative chronicles the slow unraveling of the Ottoman order and the covert European treaties that...

Unravel the turbulent geopolitical history and religious revolutions that forged a fiercely independent modern nation. Perfect for your morning commute, this immersive exploration connects ancient highland kingdoms to the modern complexities of the Middle East. Transform your listening time into...

An acclaimed Syrian journalist crafts a vital portrait of October 7, 2023, and its aftermath through the harrowing yet life-affirming accounts of twenty-six Palestinians. Throughout 2024, Samar Yazbek met with hundreds of survivors from Gaza, asking each of them about their experience of October...

FINALIST FOR THE 2026 KIRKUS PRIZE “Defiance takes my breath away. A nail-biting tale of astonishing courage.” —Jeannette Walls #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle “A heartbreaking account of a young woman’s struggle for freedom against the rampaging forces of...

A renowned Israeli-British historian argues Israel is fracturing, and considers the issues that must be centered for a peaceful future for Palestinians and Jews alike In this timely book, historian Ilan Pappé argues that with the 2022 election of the most right-wing government in Israel’s...

Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker “A book that is as deeply humane and profoundly rendered as any I’ve read about Afghanistan, or any other war.” —Elliot Ackerman, New York Times Book Review From one of the great foreign correspondents of our time, author of some of the...