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Losing the Long Game: The False Promise of Regime Change in the Middle East,Used
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One of Foreign Affairs' Best of Books of 2021 and 'Books For The Century'!'Book of the Week' on Fareed Zakaria GPSFinancial Times Best Books of 2020The definitive account of how regime change in the Middle East has proven so tempting to American policymakers for decadesand why it always seems to go wrong.'It's a firstrate work, intelligently analyzing a complex issue, and learning the right lessons from history.'Fareed ZakariaSince the end of World War II, the United States has set out to oust governments in the Middle East on an average of once per decadein places as diverse as Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan (twice), Egypt, Libya, and Syria. The reasons for these interventions have also been extremely diverse, and the methods by which the United States pursued regime change have likewise been highly varied, ranging from diplomatic pressure alone to outright military invasion and occupation. What is common to all the operations, however, is that they failed to achieve their ultimate goals, produced a range of unintended and even catastrophic consequences, carried heavy financial and human costs, and in many cases left the countries in question worse off than they were before.Philip H. Gordon's Losing the Long Game is a thorough and riveting look at the U.S. experience with regime change over the past seventy years, and an insiders view on U.S. policymaking in the region at the highest levels. It is the story of repeated U.S. interventions in the region that always started out with high hopes and often the best of intentions, but never turned out well. No future discussion of U.S. policy in the Middle East will be complete without taking into account the lessons of the past, especially at a time of intense domestic polarization and reckoning with America's standing in world.
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- Q: What is 'Losing the Long Game' about? A: 'Losing the Long Game' by Philip H. Gordon explores the history of U.S. regime change efforts in the Middle East, analyzing why these interventions have often failed and the consequences they produced.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Losing the Long Game'? A: The author of 'Losing the Long Game' is Philip H. Gordon, a prominent scholar and expert on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
- Q: When was 'Losing the Long Game' published? A: 'Losing the Long Game' was published on October 6, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does 'Losing the Long Game' have? A: 'Losing the Long Game' consists of 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Losing the Long Game' have? A: 'Losing the Long Game' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes of U.S. intervention, the complexities of regime change, historical lessons, and the unintended consequences of foreign policy in the Middle East.
- Q: Is 'Losing the Long Game' suitable for academic study? A: 'Losing the Long Game' provides a thorough analysis and is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in international relations and Middle Eastern history.
- Q: Does the book include any case studies of specific countries? A: Yes, the book examines U.S. interventions in countries like Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, Libya, and Syria, providing detailed case studies.
- Q: What recognition has 'Losing the Long Game' received? A: 'Losing the Long Game' has been recognized as one of Foreign Affairs' Best Books of 2021 and was highlighted as a 'Book of the Week' on Fareed Zakaria GPS.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'Losing the Long Game' is sold as a new item.