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The essential guide to geopolitics in the modern Middle East in the aftermath of the Arab Spring

An unprecedented analysis of the crucial but underexplored roles the United States and other nations have played in shaping Syria’s ongoing civil war“One of the best informed and non-partisan accounts of the Syrian tragedy yet published.”—Patrick Cockburn, Independent Syria’s brutal, long-lasting civil war is widely viewed as a domestic contest that began in 2011 and only later drew foreign nations into the fray. But in this book Christopher Phillips shows the crucial roles that were played by the United States, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar in Syria’s war right from the start. Phillips untangles the international influences on the tragic conflict and illuminates the West’s strategy against ISIS, the decline of U.S. power in the region, and much more. Originally published in 2016, the book has been updated with two new chapters.   

An unprecedented analysis of the crucial but underexplored roles the United States and other nations have played in shaping Syria's ongoing civil war Most accounts of Syria's brutal, long-lasting civil war focus on a domestic contest that began in 2011 and only later drew foreign nations into the escalating violence. Christopher Phillips argues instead that the international dimension was never secondary but that Syria's war was, from the very start, profoundly influenced by regional factors, particularly the vacuum created by a perceived decline of U.S. power in the Middle East. This precipitated a new regional order in which six external protagonists-the United States, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar-have violently competed for influence, with Syria a key battleground. Drawing on a plethora of original interviews, Phillips constructs a new narrative of Syria's war. Without absolving the brutal Bashar al-Assad regime, the author untangles the key external factors which explain the acceleration and endurance of the conflict, including the West's strategy against ISIS. He concludes with some insights on Syria and the region's future.

Focusing on Arab identity in the modern Middle East, this book explores its persistence alongside state and religious identities over the past four decades. It delves into the complexities of cultural and national identity, providing insights into the factors that have contributed to its resilience in a rapidly changing socio-political landscape.

Simply put, Bruce Springsteen is the storyteller of our generation. Tougher Than the Rest discusses the best of Springsteen??'s vast body of work, from Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ to Devils & Dust.

Considers the outpouring of photo-based art created in China since the mid-1990s. In addition to fostering an understanding of contemporary Chinese art, this work provides insights into the dynamics of Chinese culture in the 21st century.

Reviving the Socratic tradition, Christopher Phillips travels across America to foster communities of inquiry in diverse settings, from cafés to schools. His engaging guide not only covers the basics of philosophical thought but also shares personal anecdotes that inspired his journey. Through invigorating discussions, Phillips explores profound themes such as love, friendship, work, and aging, encouraging readers to embrace life's big questions with curiosity and reflection.