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In this book, Bruce Riedel, one of America's leading experts on the Middle East, provides a history of US relations with the various entities of north and south Yemen, and the first in-depth review of America's role in the deadly Saudi directed war in the Yemens. Three Presidents - Obama, Trump, and Biden - have been deeply involved in this conflict. Riedel places this current war in the context of America's history of engaging with the Yemens. From President Kennedy's handling of a Soviet and Egyptian coup in Yemen in the fall of 1962 to multiple Presidents interaction with the dictator Ali Abdallah Salih who united the Yemens this is a fascinating story with a colorful cast of characters, America and the Yemens will be of interest to readers seeking to have a better understanding of America's role in the Middle East and the tragic encounter that has created the worst humanitarian catastrophe in our lives.

"In July 1958, U.S. Marines stormed the beach in Beirut, Lebanon, ready for combat. They were greeted by vendors and sunbathers. Fortunately, the rest of their mission--helping to end Lebanon's first civil war--went nearly as smoothly and successfully, thanks in large part to the skillful work of American diplomats who helped arrange a compromise solution. Future American interventions in the region would not work out quite as well. Bruce Riedel's new book tells the now-forgotten story (forgotten, that is, in the United States) of the first U.S. combat operation in the Middle East. President Eisenhower sent the Marines in the wake of a bloody coup in Iraq, a seismic event that altered politics not only of that country but eventually of the entire region. Eisenhower feared that the coup, along with other conspiracies and events that seemed mysterious back in Washington, threatened American interests in the Middle East. His action, and those of others, were driven in large part by a cast of fascinating characters whose espionage and covert actions could be grist for a movie. Although Eisenhower's intervention in Lebanon was unique, certainly in its relatively benign outcome, it does hold important lessons for today's policymakers as they seek to deal with the always unexpected challenges in the Middle East. Veteran analyst Bruce Reidel describes the scene as it emerged six decades ago, and he suggests that some of the lessons learned then are still valid today. A key lesson? Not to rush to judgment when surprised by the unexpected. And don't assume the worst." (Verlagsbeschreibung)

In The Prince of Counterterrorism, Brookings Senior Fellow Bruce Riedel tells the story of Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef (MBN) and his contributions to the security of the kingdom and the Arab world. In the spring of 2015, King Salman removed his brother from the line of succession, and chose instead his nephew, MBN, as his heir. Riedel explains why this decision is critical for the U.S. as MBN has been America's closest Saudi ally in the fight against terrorism, even helping to thwart attacks from al-Qaida on the U.S. However, while MBN's leadership is critical in countering the growth of groups like al-Qaida and ISIS, Riedel shows why he is unlikely to support social reforms within the kingdom. THE BROOKINGS ESSAY: In the spirit of its commitment to high-quality, independent research, the Brookings Institution has commissioned works on major topics of public policy by distinguished authors, including Brookings scholars. The Brookings Essay is a multi-platform product aimed to engage readers in open dialogue and debate. The views expressed, however, are solely those of the author. Available in ebook only.

Introduction and acknowledgments -- Part 1. The players -- The Afghan communists -- The main enemy : the Soviets -- The Afghan Mujahedin -- The Pakistanis : Zia's war -- The Saudis : financiers and volunteers -- Part 2. The U.S. war -- Jimmy Carter's war -- Reagan and Casey -- Endgames without end -- Lessons of the secret war

Das Aufspüren und die gezielte Tötung von Al-Kaida-Chef Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan haben die Beziehungen des Landes zu den Vereinigten Staaten auf einen neuen Tiefpunkt gebracht. Dabei spielt Pakistan bei allen Zukunftsfragen der internationalen Politik eine zentrale Rolle. Der Westen muss mit dem Land im intensiven Gespräch bleiben. (DGAP-IP)

"Das Aufspüren und die gezielte Tötung von Al-Kaida-Chef Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan haben die Beziehungen des Landes zu den Vereinigten Staaten auf einen neuen Tiefpunkt gebracht. Dabei spielt Pakistan bei allen Zukunftsfragen der internationalen Politik eine zentrale Rolle. Der Westen muss mit dem Land im intensiven Gespräch bleiben." (Autorenreferat)

Iran's acquisition of a nuclear weapons capability … will be destabilizing and unsettling. But it will not transform the fundamental nature of the military balance of power in the region.