International series of books excels on the topic of World History, specially ofth Century, And this book is a very comprehensive read on the American Diplomatic relations with the Arab world, The time period in the book revolves aroundto late's, and the foreign policy seems to be heavily dominated with Israel as the pivot in this era.
Although the book makes a sincere effort to establish the point that the American foreign policy for middle east was a balance between its Oil interest, Soviet dominance, world peace and peace in
South West Gulf region, however the events are clearly influenced with a Pro Israeli approach.
The book throws good light on a lot of topics like the series of events in Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, PLO,Day war and the Yom Kippur war.
This book is a must read if your interest is in the above topics, A good and readable overview of the history of US relations with the Arab Middle East and why those events still impact events on the ground and foreign relations today.
I recommend to anyone wanting to get an understanding of current events from a recent historical perspective, Critically assesses United States foreign relations sinceby presenting both historical and current information on the effect that U, S. politics and economics have had around the world, Each volume is an authoritative, readable account by a preeminent historian and includes: A concise chronology of major events
Background on prehistory
Details on the development and impact of U.
S. foreign policy
Explication of themes in postwar international relations
Insights into the effects of U, S. policy on people worldwide
Illustrations, bibliographic essay and index Burton I, Kaufman is a Professor Emeritus for the History Department in the Miami University of Ohio, .