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“Ross and Makovsky are superb guides to the political bazaar known as the Middle East. Myths, Illusions and Peace sheds new light on old dilemmas at a moment when fresh approaches to the Middle East are urgently needed, widely desired, and genuinely possible. This is a book written to be appreciated by experts and novices alike.”
- Madeleine K. Albright, United States Secretary of State, 1997 – 2001
“This compelling book is an insightful testament of the authors’ profound grasp of Middle East history and its development into today’s contemporary reality. By dispelling myths that have captivated too many for too long in our region and beyond its shored, they bring to their analysis much needed fresh focus and lucid thinking, a significant contribution to building a better future for all peoples of the Middle East”
- Shimon Peres, President of the State of Israel
“This book is like an advanced course in Middle East politics. Whether you are an expert or not, you will learn a lot and gain fresh understanding about a range of difficult issues. Besides the many insights of the book, what emerges is that the authors share a belief in Middle East peace”
- Abdulrahman Al-Rashed, head of Al-Arabiya Arab Satellite Television Network
“I rely on the work of Dennis Ross and David Makovsky for deep strategic thinking and value their research and analysis. I consider their work a national treasure of the United States”
- Lieutenant General Keith W. Dayton, United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority
“No part of the world is more important to the United States or more confusing to Americans than the Middle East. In this book, two deeply experienced and highly respected observers and practitioners of American policy in the region offer a lucid, myth-shattering analysis of Middle Eastern affairs and a clear set of guidelines for the United States to follow there. “
- Michael Mandelbaum, author of Democracy’s Good Name: The Rise and Risks of the World’s Most Popular Form of Government
“Ross and Makovsky cogently blend the experience of diplomacy with the clarity of seasoned expertise. Anchored in astute political analyses, their book not only debunks widely and wildly held myths inherent in the Middle East’s most daunting issues, it offers clear prescriptions for this and future administrations. A mandated read for students, diplomats and presidents alike.”
- Kenneth W. Stein, William E. Schatten Professor of Contemporary Middle Eastern History and Political Science, Emory University
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