This book explores the monumental shift in the balance of power in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War. It investigates the manner in which American foreign policy in Iraq artificially shifted this balance and brought religious identities to the foreground.
A smartly-crafted book that offers a multi-layered analysis of the roots and consequences of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq. In doing so, Professor Badie explores the domestic, regional, and international political complexities underlying the newly emergent Sunni–Shia (Saudi–Iranian) struggle for political supremacy in the Middle East. This book bridges the gap between theory and area studies, making an important contribution to understanding the making of U.S. Foreign Policy and its impact on the regional and domestic political dynamics in the Middle East.
Dina Badie is assistant professor of politics and international studies at Centre College.