Summaries of books by Michael B. Oren:
Six Days of War
June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East
Michael B. Oren
The book provides a detailed account of the 1967 Arab-Israeli conflict, known as the Six-Day War, examining the political, military, and social factors that led to the war and its transformative impact on the Middle East. It offers a comprehensive narrative of the events from multiple perspectives, including Israeli, Arab, Soviet, and American viewpoints, and discusses the war's lasting consequences on regional and world politics.
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Ally
My Journey Across the American-Israeli Divide
Michael B. Oren
The memoir recounts the experiences of the author as the Israeli ambassador to the United States from 2009 to 2013, detailing his efforts to navigate the complex political and diplomatic challenges between the two nations. It provides an insider's perspective on the relationship dynamics, policy decisions, and personal anecdotes from his tenure during a period of tension and transformation in Middle Eastern politics.
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