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The war in Iraq has divided public opinion in the U.S., but it has also opened fissures with traditional American allies, divided "old" Europe from "new" Europe, and created both new opportunities as well as new dangers on the international scene. The editors, who both teach international relations at the University of St. Andrews, have compiled an interesting series of essays by various analysts with a variety of perspectives. In part 1, the essays consider the views of "global actors," including Germany, France, Japan, and Russia. In part 2, writers consider the position of "regional actors" in the Middle East, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Turkey. The essays in part 3 cover the consequences of the ongoing conflict as they relate to Islamic militancy and the global economy. The essays are generally skeptical of and sometimes downright hostile to American intentions and actions in Iraq. Although balance may be lacking, this anthology is useful in that it views the struggle as it relates to nations not directly involved in military action. Jay Freeman
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