“[G]ives an excellent assessment of the military capabilities of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon-comparing them to Israel. It gives not only an assessment of equipment but the chain of command, training, and doctrines that enable the maximum use of military hardware....This book is an important reference on the military balance of power in the religion and gives honest and well-reasoned assessments on current and future capabilities. It is highly recommended for Middle East and foreign area officers, regional intelligence specialists, and counterterrorism experts.”–
“[t]he book is a triumph....Cordesman's work will constitute an essential tool for the analysis of what remains a highly volatile situation.”–
Product Description
The uncertain Arab-Israeli peace process has scarcely put an end to the threat of war in the Middle East. Israel's relations with its Arab neighbors remain tense, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is a problem for the entire region, and the Israeli-Palestinian fighting that began in September 2000 shows that a peace process can suddenly become a war process. Renowned Middle East military expert Anthony Cordesman provides up-to-the-minute analysis in this richly detailed guide to one of the most complicated, and dangerous, regions in the world.
See all Editorial Reviews
