{"product_id":"the-truth-about-syria-paperback","title":"The Truth about Syria - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarry Rubin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican policymakers have wrestled with the Syria question for years, but it has gained particular urgency in light of the war between Hezbollah and Israel and the country's continued support for the Iraq insurgency. With its mix of competing religious and ethnic groups, radical ideologies, and ferocious political repression, the growing tension surrounding Syria presents an increasingly serious problem for the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy. Yet surprisingly, very little is known about this country and its role in shaping the destiny of the region. In this bold investigation\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eMiddle East expert Barry Rubin looks at how the country has become the powderkeg of the Middle East and offers an insightful analysis of recent developments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarry Rubin \u003c\/b\u003eis director of the Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Long War for Freedom;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eYasir Arafat;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Tragedy of the Middle East; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHating America\u003c\/i\u003e. His articles have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Foreign Affairs, \u003c\/i\u003eand many other publications. He is the editor of the \u003ci\u003eMiddle East\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Review of International Affairs (MERIA) Journal.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 8.83 x 6.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762702713120,"sku":"9780230604070","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/684feedbe9822ef59f99db21d5a186f1.webp?v=1780223868","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-truth-about-syria-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}