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War and Conflict in the Middle East and North AfricaDiscover a deep and insightful exploration of the ongoing wars and conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with 'War and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa' by Ariel Ahram. This essential read unpacks the complexity behind the exceptionally violent nature of the region, offering a comprehensive analysis of how historical factors have shaped contemporary conflicts in Iraq, Libya, Israel Palestine, Yemen, and Syria. Delve into the
Discover a deep and insightful exploration of the ongoing wars and conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with 'War and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa' by Ariel Ahram. This essential read unpacks the complexity behind the exceptionally violent nature of the region, offering a comprehensive analysis of how historical factors have shaped contemporary conflicts in Iraq, Libya, Israel/Palestine, Yemen, and Syria. Delve into the evolution of MENA's conflicts from civil wars and insurgencies to traditional interstate struggles, understanding how geopolitical factors and resource dependencies have perpetuated cycles of violence.Ahram critically examines the strategies employed by rulers to maintain power and how these tactics influence military recruitment and training. With a focus on the catastrophic wars of the 2010s, this book addresses the intervention of global powers such as the US and Russia, alongside regional influences from countries like Iran and Saudi Arabia.
'War and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa' not only analyzes the causes of these brutal conflicts but also considers the prospects for peace, drawing attention to the gap between local peacebuilding efforts and international mediation initiatives. Perfect for students of peace and security studies, MENA politics, or anyone seeking a more nuanced understanding of the region’s challenges beyond the headlines, this book is a must-have resource.
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ISBN: 9781509532827
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509532827
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
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For much of the last half century, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has seemed the outlier in global peace. Today Iraq, Libya, Israel/Palestine, Yemen, and Syria are not just countries, but synonyms for prolonged and brutal wars. But why is MENA so exceptionally violent? More importantly, can it change?   Exploring the causes and consequences of wars and conflicts in this troubled region, Ariel Ahram helps readers answer these questions. In Part I, Ahram shows how MENA™s conflicts evolved with the formation of its states. Violence varied from civil wars and insurgencies to traditional interstate conflicts and affected some countries more frequently than others. The strategies rulers employed to stay in power constrained how they recruited, trained, and equipped their armies. Part II explores dynamics that trap the region in conflict”oil dependence, geopolitical interference, and embedded identity cleavages. The catastrophic wars of the 2010s reflect the confounding effects of these traps, culminating in state collapse and intervention from the US and Russia, as well as regional powers like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Finally, Ahram considers the possibilities of peace, highlighting the disjuncture between local peacebuilding and national and internationally-backed mediation.   War and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa will be an essential resource for students of peace and security studies and MENA politics, and anyone wanting to move beyond headlines and soundbites to understand the historical and social roots of MENA™s conflicts.
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★★★★★ 5
... or sacred poem as my focus of concentration) I enjoy reading this book at bedtime for inspiration
Format: Paperback
Since I began practicing Passage Meditation (meditating on a prayer or sacred poem as my focus of concentration) I enjoy reading this book at bedtime for inspiration. I find that when certain prayers or poems resonate with me, stanzas from them will come to me during the day. Some of them I memorize quicker than others. I appreciate this book for having so many from so many traditions compiled and translated so beautifully. At the back of the book you can look them up by category, such as prayers for courage, or fear, etc. I am surprised at how many I have memorized, and how much they affect my thoughts throughout the day.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2014
★★★★★ 5
One of the most excellent books ever published!
Format: Paperback
All the books I own today and have ever owned this one is primary importance to me. Beautiful collection of poetry and prose for Spiritual encouragement.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Make your life a work of art
Format: Kindle
These passages drawn from all the world's great spiritual traditions coupled with enthusiastic sustained practice of Eknath Easwaran s 8point program can provide depth and meaning to one's life and a greater understanding of what the check it is we are all doing here on this beautiful yet long suffering planet. Don't be thrown off by the quiet delivery or the religious stuff -- it's always common sense experience based and never heavy handed. You'll get as much out of it as you put into it. The people that have used this form of meditation and are associated w the blue mountain center are some of the most extraordinary humble people you will ever meet. Good luck.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2017
★★★★★ 5
A Beautiful Resource
Format: Kindle
Eknath Easwaran was a wonderful teacher who taught passage meditation, memorizing and repeating to oneself sacred writings. These writings are drawn from many of the great religious traditions. In the last few years of my aging mother's life, she and I spent many hours reading these passages together, meditating on them, and discussing them. We had our favorites and when one of us was travelling, we would agree to meditate on one or two particular ones at the same time wherever we were. At her death, I recited many of these passages to her to bring her peace. She died more than a decade ago but these passages still evoke that beautiful time in my mind and I am grateful for this beautiful resource of passages. I find that everything in this book is a source of peace when I read and meditation on it.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2012
★★★★★ 4
Printed version would have been better
Format: Kindle
The reason I gave "God Makes the Rivers Flow" 4-stars, instead of 5-stars, is a reflection on my choice to get the Kindle Edition. I love my Kindle. But, this book would be better to flip though, not to read like a novel. I think a printed version would have been a better choice.
I have a lot of respect for Eknath Easwaran. He did not just tolerate diversity, he genuinely valued diversity. His works are a great way to bring traditions and peoples together, not only by showing what they have in common (although that is valuable too), but by cerebrating the ways that they differ. His works demonstrate that each tradition has noticed something about God that others did not, and they all add value to humanity's global relationship with God. "God Makes the Rivers Flow" is a great example of that.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021
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