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- Engaging the Muslim World
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- Juan Ricardo Cole, Juan Cole
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Engaging the Muslim World
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288 Pages
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English
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2009
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Islamic Studies, International Relations / General, Middle East / General
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Political Science, Social Science, History
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Reviews
Cole has become one of the best-known experts on Islam, and here Cole doesn’t disappoint. Whether dealing with America’s “Islam Anxiety,” the Middle East’s oil problem, or Afghanistan/Pakistan, he offers provocative analysis and a level of detail that goes quite beyond the mainstream media’s new reports., “Intelligent, clear and erudite. This is a timely and incisive retrospective of the Bush administration’s calamitous encounter with the Muslim World by one of the most noted scholars of the subject. Cole looks deep into what went wrong to show the way forward to a new engagement of the Muslim World.”–Vali Nasr, bestselling author of The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future “Juan Cole, distinguished specialist on the Muslim world, delivers his most comprehensive and erudite commentary to date — covering imperialism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, American oil politics, radical Islam and Middle Eastern terrorism. Engaging the Muslim World is the book every educated American should read.”–Chalmers Johnson, bestselling author of Nemesis and The Blowback Trilogy “Engaging the Muslim World is a MUST read, the right book at the right time for anyone who wants to understand ‘What went wrong, why, and where do we go from here.’ Juan Cole is uniquely qualified to provide a critical, incisive, provocative analysis and commentary that will be welcomed by experts, policymakers and concerned citizens.”–John L. Esposito, Professor of religion & International Affairs, Georgetown University and bestselling author of Who Speaks for Islam? and What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam “Cole provides a comprehensive alternative analysis of the current situation in the Muslim world and reveals how new U.S. policies might succeed in bringing peace where wars now rage. He proves the key role of oil interests in American foreign policy and demonstrates how incorrect or exaggerated ideas now prevalent in the U.S. are about the intrinsic militancy of Islam, and the aggressiveness of Iran. Everyone should read and ponder the facts he presents and the solutions he proposes.”–Nikki Keddie, Professor Emerita of History, UCLA and author of Modern Iran and Women in the Middle East “Juan Cole’s depth and breath of knowledge on the Middle East has made him the most prescient analyst of the region’s politics. It might infuriate the neocons who are proven wrong again and again, but Cole’s insight is invaluable to anyone interested in the truth.”– Markos Moulitsas, DailyKos “A well-reasoned, useful vision for Western-Muslim relations.”–Kirkus, A leading American expert on the Islamic world, seeks to dispel many of the persistent myths about Islam and the Middle East. Cole convincingly demonstrates why one should not confuse Muslim activism with hidebound fundamentalism. The chapter dealing with Iran is particularly informative and evenhanded, and the analysis of myriad issues in U.S.-Iran relations is a welcome antidote to the barrage of alarmist commentaries on Iran in much of the U.S. press. This readable and intelligent book is a must read for policymakers and the informed public., I cannot improve on Juan Cole’s thorough and excellent debunking of the results [of the Iranian Presidential Election]., Juan Cole’s ‘Engaging the Muslim World’ maps those fault lines, and one can only wish Bush had mulled over such material before the misadventures of the post-9/11 era began. Like Lawrence Wright’s remarkable ‘Looming Tower’, published almost three years ago, this field guide to the politics of modern Islam traces the history of the different movements, whose violent offshoots are still morphing into new forms., The blog I turn to for insight into Middle East news is often Professor Juan Cole’s, because he’s smart, well-informed and sensible — in other words, I often agree with his take., Juan Cole’s depth and breath of knowledge on the Middle East has made him the most prescient analyst of the region’s politics. It might infuriate the neocons who are proven wrong again and again, but Cole’s insight is invaluable to anyone interested in the truth., Provocative and sweeping . . . Of the three books, Cole’s is the most critically rigorous and empirically informed. Agree or disagree, one cannot ignore Cole’s historically and sociologically driven analysis and moral courage., ‘…an eloquent corrective…’ Steven Poole, The Guardian ‘[A] balanced and effective antidote to oversimplified Western views of Islam. . . . manages to prick western misconceptions without taking extremist movements entirely at their own estimation.’ – The Economist ‘Personal, provocative, but always sensible in its policy prescriptions for the new Obama administration, this timely text by one of the top experts in the field tackles two of the world’s chief political challenges: Muslim anxiety about America and American anxiety about Islam.’ – Roger Owen, Harvard University ‘Juan Cole’s new book is lucid, learned and timely – especially the latter, since a new administation is about to assume leadership in Washington. Engaging the Musilm World , along with Juan Cole’s blogs, should be essential reading for the incoming national security team.’ – Karl E. Meyer, co-author of Kingmakers: The Invention of the Modern Middle East and editor-at-large, World Policy Journal ‘Intelligent, clear and erudite. This is a timely and incisive retrospective of the Bush administration’s calamitous encounter with the Muslim World by one of the most noted scholars of the subject. Cole looks deep into what went wrong to show the way forward to a new engagement of the Muslim World.’ – Vali Nasr, bestselling author of The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future ‘Juan Cole, distinguished specialist on the Muslim world, delivers his most comprehensive and erudite commentary to date – covering imperialism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, American oil politics, radical Islam and Middle Eastern terrorism.’ – Chalmers Johnson, bestselling author of Nemesis and The Blowback Trilogy ‘ Engaging the Muslim World is a MUST read, the right book at the right time for anyone who wants to understand “What went wrong, why, and where do we go from here.” Juan Cole is uniquely qualified to provide a critical, incisive, provocative analysis and commentary that will be welcomed by experts, policymakers and concerned citizens.’ – John L. Esposito, Professor of Religion and International Affairs, Georgetown University and bestselling author of Who Speaks for Islam? and What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam ‘Cole provides a comprehensive alternative analysis of the current situation in the Muslim world and reveals how new U.S. policies might succeed in bringing peace where wars now rage. He proves the key role of oil interests in American foreign policy and demonstrates how incorrect or exaggerated ideas now prevalent in the U.S. are about the intrinsic militancy of Islam, and the aggressiveness of Iran. Everyone should read and ponder the facts he presents and the solutions he proposes.’ – Nikki Keddie, Professor Emerita of History, UCLA and author of Modern Iran and Women in the Middle East ‘Juan Cole’s depth and breadth of knowledge on the Middle East has made him the most prescient analyst of the region’s politics. It might infuriate the neocons who are proven wrong again and again, but Cole’s insight is invaluable to anyone interested in the truth.’ – Markos Moulitsas, DailyKos ‘A well-reasoned, useful vision for Western-Muslim relations.’ – Kirkus ‘ [a] nuanced, clear-headed, visionary book.’ – The Huffington Post ‘Anyone familiar with Cole’s Informed Comment blog will not be surprised to discover that Engaging the Muslim World is rich in policy prescriptions across a diverse range of subjects. He is at his best when demolishing myths and dealing with complex issues.’ – Daniel Levy, The American Prospect , Juan Cole, distinguished specialist on the Muslim world, delivers his most comprehensive and erudite commentary to date — covering imperialism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, American oil politics, radical Islam and Middle Eastern terrorism. Engaging the Muslim World is the book every educated American should read., [A] balanced and effective antidote to oversimplified Western views of Islam. . . . manages to prick western misconceptions without taking extremist movements entirely at their own estimation., “Cole has delivered an important book that members of the administration would be wise to read en route to the Middle East.”–The American Prospect “[A] balanced and effective antidote to oversimplified Western views of Islam. . . . manages to prick western misconceptions without taking extremist movements entirely at their own estimation.” –The Economist “[Cole] brings a constructive addition to public discourse.” –Publishers Weekly “Intelligent, clear and erudite. This is a timely and incisive retrospective of the Bush administration’s calamitous encounter with the Muslim World by one of the most noted scholars of the subject. Cole looks deep into what went wrong to show the way forward to a new engagement of the Muslim World.”–Vali Nasr, bestselling author of The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future “Juan Cole, distinguished specialist on the Muslim world, delivers his most comprehensive and erudite commentary to date — covering imperialism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, American oil politics, radical Islam and Middle Eastern terrorism. Engaging the Muslim World is the book every educated American should read.”–Chalmers Johnson, bestselling author of Nemesis and The Blowback Trilogy “Engaging the Muslim World is a MUST read, the right book at the right time for anyone who wants to understand ‘What went wrong, why, and where do we go from here.’ Juan Cole is uniquely qualified to provide a critical, incisive, provocative analysis and commentary that will be welcomed by experts, policymakers and concerned citizens.”–John L. Esposito, Professor of religion & International Affairs, Georgetown University and bestselling author of Who Speaks for Islam? and What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam “Cole provides a comprehensive alternative analysis of the current situation in the Muslim world and reveals how new U.S. policies might succeed in bringing peace where wars now rage. He proves the key role of oil interests in American foreign policy and demonstrates how incorrect or exaggerated ideas now prevalent in the U.S. are about the intrinsic militancy of Islam, and the aggressiveness of Iran. Everyone should read and ponder the facts he presents and the solutions he proposes.”–Nikki Keddie, Professor Emerita of History, UCLA and author of Modern Iran and Women in the Middle East “Juan Cole’s depth and breath of knowledge on the Middle East has made him the most prescient analyst of the region’s politics. It might infuriate the neocons who are proven wrong again and again, but Cole’s insight is invaluable to anyone interested in the truth.”– Markos Moulitsas, DailyKos “A well-reasoned, useful vision for Western-Muslim relations.”–Kirkus “A leading American expert on the Islamic world, seeks to dispel many of the persistent myths about Islam and the Middle East. Cole convincingly demonstrates why one should not confuse Muslim activism with hidebound fundamentalism. The chapter dealing with Iran is particularly informative and evenhanded, and the analysis of myriad issues in U.S.-Iran relations is a welcome antidote to the barrage of alarmist commentaries on Iran in much of the U.S. press. This readable and intelligent book is a must read for policymakers and the informed public.–Library Journal,starred review “Juan Cole’s ‘Engaging the Muslim World’ maps those fault lines, and one can only wish Bush had mulled over such material before the misadventures of the post-9/11 era began. Like Lawrence Wright’s remarkable ‘Looming Tower’, published almost three years ago, this field guide to the politics of modern Islam traces the history of the different movements, whose violent offshoots are still morphing into new forms., Praise forNapoleon’s Egypt “[Cole] has mined a number of rich, recently discovered memoirs and letters to bring the personal aspect of these encounters vividly to life.”–The Nation “[A] well-researched contribution to Middle Eastern history.”–Publisher’s Weekly “Cole has produced an engaging and provocative book.”–Library Journal “Cole’s sources allow for a well-rounded accounting of events.”–The Columbus Dispatch “Historian Cole, effectively utilizing diaries and letters of contemporaries on both sides, illustrates the confusion, hostilities, and necessary accommodations as two distinct cultures collide.”–Booklist “A timely and entertaining look at a previous Middle Eastern misadventure by one of America’s most provocative and informed scholars.”–Lawrence Wright, author of the Pulitzer Award-winningThe Looming Tower: al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 “We are told that at the time of their invasion of Iraq the top leaders of the U.S. did not know anything about the division within Islam between Sunni and Shia — or, for that matter, the history of Iraq, Iran, Egypt, or the other key countries of the Middle East. If any American is interested in catching up, the place to begin is with Juan Cole’sNapoleon’s Egypt: The Invention of the Middle East,a masterful and beautifully written account of Western imperialism’s first assault on the Islamic world. It includes indispensable details on the West’s contempt for Islamic peoples — so-called Orientalism — and the untold misery it has caused.”–Chalmers Johnson, author ofNemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic “When Napoleon invaded Egypt, many outsiders believed the Middle East was a region they could easily conquer and rule. Some still believe it. Cole’s book reminds us that today’s leaders are not the first to find the Islamic world far more complex than they imagined. It not only offers delicious stories about the private lives of invaders, but also teaches urgent lessons for the modern age.”–Stephen Kinzer, bestselling author ofOverthrowandAll the Shah’s Men “This is a remarkable book, which provides a gripping account of the first modern encounter between a western army and a Middle Eastern country, and should provide cautionary reading for those who still think that superior Western power will inevitably prevail over the resistance of a population determined not to be subjugated by outsiders.”–Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor at Columbia and author ofThe Iron CageandResurrecting Empire , Cole provides a comprehensive alternative analysis of the current situation in the Muslim world and reveals how new U.S. policies might succeed in bringing peace where wars now rage. He proves the key role of oil interests in American foreign policy and demonstrates how incorrect or exaggerated ideas now prevalent in the U.S. are about the intrinsic militancy of Islam, and the aggressiveness of Iran. Everyone should read and ponder the facts he presents and the solutions he proposes., Cole quite correctly maintains that the distrust between what he calls the North Atlantic societies and the Muslim world have expanded exponentially in this century and it’s time to stop all that. Dealing with the more irrational aspects of America’s anxiety over the Muslim world and the Islam anxiety over the West is the way to start. His book was completed just before the Obama administration had a chance to get going. But judging from some of Cole’s comments, he would probably believe the new president is heading in the right direction., A provocative read… Cole convincingly argues that misunderstanding and generalizing Islam and the Middle East has contributed to great losses of both blood and treasure in recent years., Cole has delivered an important book that members of the administration would be wise to read en route to the Middle East., A grand new book to introduce lay American readers to the current tumult in the Middle East and South Asia. This is not just one long blog post., Beginning with the observation that “the Muslim world and the West are at a standoff,” Cole fashions conceptual tools to account for the prejudice and fear with which each thinks about the other., “Cole has delivered an important book that members of the administration would be wise to read en route to the Middle East.”–The American Prospect “[A] balanced and effective antidote to oversimplified Western views of Islam. . . . manages to prick western misconceptions without taking extremist movements entirely at their own estimation.” –The Economist “Intelligent, clear and erudite. This is a timely and incisive retrospective of the Bush administration’s calamitous encounter with the Muslim World by one of the most noted scholars of the subject. Cole looks deep into what went wrong to show the way forward to a new engagement of the Muslim World.”–Vali Nasr, bestselling author of The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future “Juan Cole, distinguished specialist on the Muslim world, delivers his most comprehensive and erudite commentary to date — covering imperialism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, American oil politics, radical Islam and Middle Eastern terrorism. Engaging the Muslim World is the book every educated American should read.”–Chalmers Johnson, bestselling author of Nemesis and The Blowback Trilogy “Engaging the Muslim World is a MUST read, the right book at the right time for anyone who wants to understand ‘What went wrong, why, and where do we go from here.’ Juan Cole is uniquely qualified to provide a critical, incisive, provocative analysis and commentary that will be welcomed by experts, policymakers and concerned citizens.”–John L. Esposito, Professor of religion & International Affairs, Georgetown University and bestselling author of Who Speaks for Islam? and What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam “Cole provides a comprehensive alternative analysis of the current situation in the Muslim world and reveals how new U.S. policies might succeed in bringing peace where wars now rage. He proves the key role of oil interests in American foreign policy and demonstrates how incorrect or exaggerated ideas now prevalent in the U.S. are about the intrinsic militancy of Islam, and the aggressiveness of Iran. Everyone should read and ponder the facts he presents and the solutions he proposes.”–Nikki Keddie, Professor Emerita of History, UCLA and author of Modern Iran and Women in the Middle East “Juan Cole’s depth and breath of knowledge on the Middle East has made him the most prescient analyst of the region’s politics. It might infuriate the neocons who are proven wrong again and again, but Cole’s insight is invaluable to anyone interested in the truth.”– Markos Moulitsas, DailyKos “A well-reasoned, useful vision for Western-Muslim relations.”–Kirkus “A leading American expert on the Islamic world, seeks to dispel many of the persistent myths about Islam and the Middle East. Cole convincingly demonstrates why one should not confuse Muslim activism with hidebound fundamentalism. The chapter dealing with Iran is particularly informative and evenhanded, and the analysis of myriad issues in U.S.-Iran relations is a welcome antidote to the barrage of alarmist commentaries on Iran in much of the U.S. press. This readable and intelligent book is a must read for policymakers and the informed public.–Library Journal,starred review “The blog I turn to for insight into Middle East news is often Professor Juan Cole’s, because he’s smart, well-informed and sensible – in other words, I often agree with his take.” — Nicholas Kristof,New York Times, Intelligent, clear and erudite. This is a timely and incisive retrospective of the Bush administration’s calamitous encounter with the Muslim World by one of the most noted scholars of the subject. Cole looks deep into what went wrong to show the way forward to a new engagement of the Muslim World., The Obama administration, as it seeks to correct a decade of self-fulfilling phobias, will find no better guide than this nuanced, clear-headed, visionary book., Engaging the Muslim World is a MUST read, the right book at the right time for anyone who wants to understand ‘What went wrong, why, and where do we go from here.’ Juan Cole is uniquely qualified to provide a critical, incisive, provocative analysis and commentary that will be welcomed by experts, policymakers and concerned citizens., “A grand new book to introduce lay American readers to the current tumult in the Middle East and South Asia. This is not just one long blog post.” “Cole quite correctly maintains that the distrust between what he calls the North Atlantic societies and the Muslim world have expanded exponentially in this century and it’s time to stop all that. Dealing with the more irrational aspects of America’s anxiety over the Muslim world and the Islam anxiety over the West is the way to start. His book was completed just before the Obama administration had a chance to get going. But judging from some of Cole’s comments, he would probably believe the new president is heading in the right direction.”-Star Ledger “Cole has delivered an important book that members of the administration would be wise to read en route to the Middle East.”–The American Prospect “[A] balanced and effective antidote to oversimplified Western views of Islam. . . . manages to prick western misconceptions without taking extremist movements entirely at their own estimation.” –The Economist “[Cole] brings a constructive addition to public discourse.” –Publishers Weekly “Intelligent, clear and erudite. This is a timely and incisive retrospective of the Bush administration’s calamitous encounter with the Muslim World by one of the most noted scholars of the subject. Cole looks deep into what went wrong to show the way forward to a new engagement of the Muslim World.”–Vali Nasr, bestselling author of The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future “Juan Cole, distinguished specialist on the Muslim world, delivers his most comprehensive and erudite commentary to date — covering imperialism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, American oil politics, radical Islam and Middle Eastern terrorism. Engaging the Muslim World is the book every educated American should read.”–Chalmers Johnson, bestselling author of Nemesis and The Blowback Trilogy “Engaging the Muslim World is a MUST read, the right book at the right time for anyone who wants to understand ‘What went wrong, why, and where do we go from here.’ Juan Cole is uniquely qualified to provide a critical, incisive, provocative analysis and commentary that will be welcomed by experts, policymakers and concerned citizens.”–John L. Esposito, Professor of religion & International Affairs, Georgetown University and bestselling author of Who Speaks for Islam? and What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam “Cole provides a comprehensive alternative analysis of the current situation in the Muslim world and reveals how new U.S. policies might succeed in bringing peace where wars now rage. He proves the key role of oil interests in American foreign policy and demonstrates how incorrect or exaggerated ideas now prevalent in the U.S. are about the intrinsic militancy of Islam, and the aggressiveness of Iran. Everyone should read and ponder the facts he presents and the solutions he proposes.”–Nikki Keddie, Professor Emerita of History, UCLA and author of Modern Iran and Women in the Middle East “Juan Cole’s depth and breath of knowledge on the Middle East has made him the most prescient analyst of the region’s politics. It might infuriate the neocons who are proven wrong again and again, but Cole’s insight is invaluable to anyone interested in the truth.”– Markos Moulitsas, DailyKos “A well-reasoned, useful vision for Western-Muslim relations.”–Kirkus “A leading American expert on the Islamic world, seeks to dispel many of the persistent myths about Islam and the Middle East. Cole convincingly demonstrates why one should not confuse Muslim activism with hidebound, ‘…an eloquent corrective…’ Steven Poole, The Guardian ‘[A] balanced and effective antidote to oversimplified Western views of Islam. . . . manages to prick western misconceptions without taking extremist movements entirely at their own estimation.’ – The Economist ‘Personal, provocative, but always sensible in its policy prescriptions for the new Obama administration, this timely text by one of the top experts in the field tackles two of the world’s chief political challenges: Muslim anxiety about America and American anxiety about Islam.’ – Roger Owen, Harvard University ‘Juan Cole’s new book is lucid, learned and timely – especially the latter, since a new administation is about to assume leadership in Washington. Engaging the Musilm World, along with Juan Cole’s blogs, should be essential reading for the incoming national security team.’ – Karl E. Meyer, co-author of Kingmakers: The Invention of the Modern Middle East and editor-at-large, World Policy Journal ‘Intelligent, clear and erudite. This is a timely and incisive retrospective of the Bush administration’s calamitous encounter with the Muslim World by one of the most noted scholars of the subject. Cole looks deep into what went wrong to show the way forward to a new engagement of the Muslim World.’ – Vali Nasr, bestselling author of The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future ‘Juan Cole, distinguished specialist on the Muslim world, delivers his most comprehensive and erudite commentary to date – covering imperialism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, American oil politics, radical Islam and Middle Eastern terrorism.’ – Chalmers Johnson, bestselling author of Nemesis and The Blowback Trilogy ‘Engaging the Muslim World is a MUST read, the right book at the right time for anyone who wants to understand “What went wrong, why, and where do we go from here.” Juan Cole is uniquely qualified to provide a critical, incisive, provocative analysis and commentary that will be welcomed by experts, policymakers and concerned citizens.’ – John L. Esposito, Professor of Religionand International Affairs, Georgetown University and bestselling author of Who Speaks for Islam? and What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam ‘Cole provides a comprehensive alternative analysis of the current situation in the Muslim world and reveals how new U.S. policies might succeed in bringing peace where wars now rage. He proves the key role of oil interests in American foreign policy and demonstrates how incorrect or exaggerated ideas now prevalent in the U.S. are about the intrinsic militancy of Islam, and the aggressiveness of Iran. Everyone should read and ponder the facts he presents and the solutions he proposes.’ – Nikki Keddie, Professor Emerita of History, UCLA and author of Modern Iran and Women in the Middle East ‘Juan Cole’s depth and breadth of knowledge on the Middle East has made him the most prescient analyst of the region’s politics. It might infuriate the neocons who are proven wrong again and again, but Cole’s insight is invaluable to anyone interested in the truth.’ – Markos Moulitsas, DailyKos ‘A well-reasoned, useful vision for Western-Muslim relations.’ – Kirkus ‘ [a] nuanced, clear-headed, visionary book.’ – The Huffington Post ‘Anyone familiar with Cole’s Informed Comment blog will not be surprised to discover that Engaging the Muslim World is rich in policy prescriptions across a diverse range of subjects. He is at his best when demolishing myths and dealing with complex issues.’ – Daniel Levy, The American Prospect ‘…in this brilliant and timely book, the author seeks to debunk…misinformation, myths and fabrications.’ – The Muslim News ‘…incisive and persuasive…’ – Middle East International
Dewey Decimal
303.48/21767073
Table Of Content
Introduction The Struggle for Islamic Oil Muslim Activism, Muslim Radicalism: Telling the Two Apart The Wahhabi Myth Iraq and Islamophobia: How Fearmongering Got Up a War and Kept it Going Pakistan and Afghanistan Beyond the Taliban Ayatollahs and Caviar: The Iranian Challenge Conclusion Notes Index
Synopsis
Western society is suffering from Islam Anxiety–the product of fear-mongering and misinformation. There is a desperate need to debunk the myths concerning Islam in order to improve the political and ideological understanding between Muslim countries and their Western counterparts. Juan Cole, already celebrated for his rejection of stereotypes and his insistence on taking all perspectives into account, carefully sorts through and addresses all the major issues in Western – Muslim relations, including: terrorism, gas and petroleum dependence on the volatile Oil Gulf, the uncertainties of the Iraq War, and the little-understood regimes in Iran and Saudi Arabia. With clear-eyed determination, Cole separates spin from fact, providing substantive recommendations for the next administration on how to engage with key countries such as Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. Finally, Cole reveals how we can repair the damage of the disastrous foreign policy of the last eight years and forge ahead on a path of peace and prosperity., With clarity and concision, Juan Coledisentangles the key foreign policy issues that America is grappling with today – from our dependence on Middle East petroleum to the promotion of Islamophobia by the American right – and delivers his informed advice on the best way forward.Cole’s unique ability to take the true Muslim perspective into account when looking at East-West relations make his insights well-rounded and prescient as he suggests a course of action onfundamental issues like religion, oil,war and peace. With substantive recommendations for the next administration on howto move forward in key countries such as Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran, Engagingthe Muslim World revealshow we can repair the damage ofthe disastrousforeign policy of the last eight years and forge ahead on a path of peace and prosperity.Cole argues:* Al-Qaeda is not a mass movement like fascism or communism but rather a small political cult like the American far right circles that produced Timothy McVeigh. * The Muslim world is not a new Soviet Bloc but rather is full of close allies or potential allies. * There can be no such thing as American energy independence, wewill need Islamic oil to survive as a superpower into the next century. * Iran is not an implacable enemy of the U.S. – it can and should be fruitfully engaged, which is a necessary step for American energy security since Tehran can play the spoiler in the strategic Persian Gulf. * America’s best hope in Iraq is careful, deliberate military disengagement, rather than either through immediate withdrawal or a century-long military presence – in other words, both the Democrat and Republican presidential candidates are wrong., An exploration of the past, present and future of the Islamic World — by one of the world’s preeminent voices on the Middle East, Western society is suffering from Islam Anxiety–the product of fear-mongering and misinformation. There is a desperate need to debunk the myths concerning Islam in order to improve the political and ideological understanding between Muslim countries and their Western counterparts. Juan Cole, already celebrated for his rejection of stereotypes and his insistence on taking all perspectives into account, carefully sorts through and addresses all the major issues in Western – Muslim relations,including: terrorism, gas and petroleum dependence on the volatile Oil Gulf, the uncertainties of the Iraq War, and the little-understood regimes in Iran and Saudi Arabia. With clear-eyed determination, Cole separates spin from fact, providing substantive recommendations for the next administration on how to engage with key countries such as Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. Finally, Cole reveals how we can repair the damage of the disastrous foreign policy of the last eight years and forge ahead on a path of peace and prosperity.
LC Classification Number
DS35.74.U6C65 2009
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