The Middle East and the United States - 9781138604667

Taylor & Francis

The Middle East and the United StatesHistory, Politics, and Ideologies\nAuthor(s): David W. Lesch, David W. Lesch, Mark L. Haas\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138604667, 978-1138604667\nSynopsis\nThe Middle East and the United States brings together scholars and policy experts to provide an empirical and balanced assessment of US policy in the Middle East primarily from the end of World War I to the present. Carefully edited by David W. Lesch and Mark L. Haas, this text provides a broad and authoritative understanding of the United States involvement in the Middle East.\n\nThe sixth edition is significantly revised throughout, including a new part structure and part introductions that provide students with greater context for understanding the history of the United States and the Middle East. The five parts cover the watershed moments and major challenges the United States faces in the Middle East, from the Colt