Inside the Middle East Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on Earth
By Avi melamed

Acclaimed Israeli intelligence analyst Avi Melamed has spent more than
thirty years interpreting Middle East affairs. His long-awaited Inside the Middle East
challenges widely-accepted perceptions and provides a gripping and
uniquely enlightening guide to make sense of the events unfolding in the
region-to answer how the Arab world got to this point, what is
currently happening, what the ramifications will be, how they will
affect Israel, and what actions must immediately be undertaken,
including how Western leaders need to respond.Melamed considers
all the major power players in the Middle East, explains the underlying
issues, and creates a three-dimensional picture, an illustration that
connects the dots and provides a fascinating roadmap. He elucidates
developments such as the Arab Spring, the downfall of the Muslim
Brotherhood, the rise of ISIS, the epic Sunni-Shiite animosity, the
essence of the war in Syria, the role of the Caliphate and Jihad, and
the looming nuclear arms race. He also provides a rare opportunity to
journey into the psyche of Arab society. Look through the lens of its
leaders and its most ruthless terrorists. See what makes them tick and
what they want. Discover how they can be overtaken.This
unparalleled volume is a milestone in our understanding of the Middle
East. It is the untold story of the struggles that will shape the
region, and the world, for decades to come, and a groundbreaking guide
that will shake you to the core, force you to reevalute your outlook,
and give you tips to navigate the future.From author Avi Melamed:The conflicts in the Middle East grow more confusing and dangerous every day.In
my encounters with thousands of people from across the world - from
global leaders to high school students - I know there is deep and
intense thirst for knowledge because today understanding the Middle East is not optional - it's mandatory.My new book, Inside the Middle East: Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on Earth is based on my decades of advisory, counterterrorism, education, and intelligence - positions - as well as my intimate connections throughout the Arab world.The book also provides the building blocks and database to understand the contemporary Middle East, offers a unique insight into the Arab world, and is “a GPS to help you navigate the dramatically changing Middle East. In the book, I also offer an out of the box idea that could lead to a positive breakthrough in the Israeli- Palestinian conflict.