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America'S Great Game: The Cia'S Secret Arabists And The Shaping Of The Modern Middle East
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From the 9/11 attacks to waterboarding to drone strikes, relations between the United States and the Middle East seem caught in a downward spiral. And all too often, the Central Intelligence Agency has made the situation worse. But this crisis was not a historical inevitability far from it. Indeed, the earliest generation of CIA operatives was actually the region's staunchest western ally.In America's Great Game, celebrated intelligence historian Hugh Wilford reveals the surprising history of the CIA's proArab operations in the 1940s and 50s by tracing the work of the agency's three most influential and colorful officers in the Middle East. Kermit 'Kim' Roosevelt was the grandson of Theodore Roosevelt and the first head of CIA covert action in the region; his cousin, Archie Roosevelt, was a Middle East scholar and chief of the Beirut station. The two Roosevelts joined combined forces with Miles Copeland, a maverick covert operations specialist who had joined the American intelligence establishment during World War II. With their deep knowledge of Middle Eastern affairs, the three men were heirs to an American missionary tradition that engaged Arabs and Muslims with respect and empathy. Yet they were also fascinated by imperial intrigue, and were eager to play a modern rematch of the 'Great Game,' the nineteenthcentury struggle between Britain and Russia for control over central Asia. Despite their good intentions, these 'Arabists' propped up authoritarian regimes, attempted secretly to sway public opinion in America against support for the new state of Israel, and staged coups that irrevocably destabilized the nations with which they empathized. Their efforts, and ultimate failure, would shape the course of U.S. Middle Eastern relations for decades to come.Based on a vast array of declassified government records, private papers, and personal interviews, America's Great Game tells the riveting story of the merry band of CIA officers whose spy games forever changed U.S. foreign policy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'America's Great Game'? A: 'America's Great Game' explores the complex history of U.S.-Middle East relations, particularly focusing on the role of the CIA from the 1940s to the 50s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'America's Great Game' is Hugh Wilford, a celebrated intelligence historian.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'America's Great Game'? A: 'America's Great Game' was published on January 3, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does 'America's Great Game' have? A: 'America's Great Game' contains a total of 399 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'America's Great Game' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is there any specific historical focus in the book? A: Yes, the book focuses on the CIA's pro-Arab operations and the actions of key figures in the Middle East during the early Cold War period.
- Q: Does the book include primary sources or interviews? A: Yes, 'America's Great Game' is based on declassified government records, private papers, and personal interviews.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the author provide in the book? A: Hugh Wilford provides a nuanced view of the early CIA operatives, highlighting their intentions and the impact of their actions on U.S. foreign policy.
- Q: Is 'America's Great Game' suitable for general readers interested in history? A: Yes, the book is written to engage general readers with an interest in history, intelligence, and U.S.-Middle Eastern relations.