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Weapons Proliferation and War in the Greater Middle East Strategic Contest (Contemporary Security Studies)

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It is only when the books begin to come out that we really understand what was happening in the world. This book is on weapons of mass destruction (WMD's) in the Middle East and in selected parts of the far east.

Perhaps the most intriguing part is the discussion of Iraq and Saddam Hussein and the part that WMDs played in the decision by President Bush to go to war. While his reporting isn't likely to change the opionions of the Democrats who are convinved that Bush lied, he reports on the discussions between Saddam and representatives from Russia and France and the belief of intelligence agencies that were happening at the time.

Other parts of the book cover the plans and activities of countries like Saudi Arabia (who has lots of money) and Pakistan (who has nuclear technology), Iran and of course North Korea.

With the current state of the world and the changes from a bi-polar world where the U.S. and the Soviet Union held things in a kind of stasis, we now live in a multi polar world complete with terrorists organizations that seek WMDs. This well written, exhaustively researched book clearly reflects a lot of thinking and analysis that provides a welcome bit of understanding in a confusing area of current internaional relations.

Doctor Russell is without equal ..Unmatched ...in his Brilliant Book ...he answers so many questions that I had been pondering for years ,especially the Saudi \China Ballistic missile connection ...anyone looking to make a career in the Goverment or Criminal Justice \Homeland security has to read this ..I could not put it down ...

This book probably will be as readable as his Kennan book. Russell writes clearly and edits relentlessly.