Challenges for America in the Middle East helps students understand the environmental factors of Middle Eastern politics as they relate to the principles and ideas of American foreign policy. The authors present compelling arguments concerning the political reasoning behind American policy actions, as well as policy prescriptions that might be discussed or considered by key U.S. policy actors. -- Mark A. Cichock
Mansbach and Taylor's book examining the American role in and perspectives on recent developments in the Middle East is needed and timely. The strengths of
Challenges for America in the Middle East are its accuracy, balance, clarity, and inclusion of well-considered policy options, which will stimulate and engage students in debates about the alternatives for American foreign policy. The authors have done a very impressive job.
-- Sanford Lakoff
There has long been a need for a book like
Challenges for America in the Middle East. The book has the distinction of presenting students with clear policy options, inviting them to debate and reason policy alternatives. Mansbach and Taylor are very knowledgeable in the subject and present their analysis with clarity and confidence. -- Klejda Mulaj
Challenges for America in the Middle East has several strengths, including its fine detail, up-to-date information, and explanation of complicated processes and phenomena. It does a great job connecting issues addressed in the Middle East to conduct of U.S. foreign policy. There is a market demand for a book of this kind, and I believe Mansbach and Taylor have filled it.
-- Ivan Dinev Ivanov
