New Book Unravels Middle East’s Complexities

Those interested in thinking about the world’s long-term future must pay attention to the Middle East. As we all know, the troubled region dominates current headlines, but despite the views of some, the twin issues of energy and terrorism assure us that the region will remain critical for the foreseeable future. But as author Robin Wright points out in her new book, Dreams and Shadows: the Future of the Middle East, the region is often stereotyped, its complexity overlooked in favor of easy answers. To take a glimpse at these complexities, head over to the Globalist to read an excerpt from Robin’s new book.