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The United States and the Middle East: 1914 to 9/11

By: Salim Yaqub, The Great Courses
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At the dawn of World War I, the United States was only a rising power. Our reputation was relatively benign among Middle Easterners, who saw no imperial ambitions in our presence and were grateful for the educational and philanthropic services Americans provided. Yet by September 11, 2001, everything had changed. The United States had now become the unquestioned target of those bent on attacking the West for its perceived offenses against Islam. How and why did this transformation come about? And how did each of the factors that make the Middle East so complex contribute to this transformation?

This series of 24 lectures by an award-winning scholar is a narrative history of U.S. political involvement in the Middle East from World War I to the present day. Presented from a historian's balanced perspective, it will strengthen your ability to place today's headlines into historical context, evaluate what is most likely to happen next, and understand those oncoming events when they occur.

Step by step, with attention to the viewpoints and motivations of each nation and leader involved, the lectures explore

  • growing American involvement in the Middle East;
  • the ongoing quest for political independence and self-mastery by Middle Easterners;
  • the difficulty the United States has experienced in weighing diverse and conflicting objectives in the region, especially as the cold war against the Soviet Union intensified; and
  • the increasing antagonism between Americans and Middle Easterners that came to such a shocking culmination on September 11, 2001.

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I was worried because the other reviews seemed ambivalent about this lecture. Some pointed out the bigotry and others the performance(?) of the professor.

Now that I've heard it myself, I can say with confidence that I love it. I listened to it on 1.25 speed and it was perfect. I honestly don't get what the problem is, that people think his delivery is bad. I thought maybe he had an accent, but he speaks perfect English with sophisticated vocabulary.

With regard to the content, it was an excellent introductory level. I am in no way pursuing a career in this field, so I wouldn't want the lectures to have too rigorous details. It happens in other lectures, where the professors themselves are too immersed in their own subject field. But this one focuses on the big picture, while throwing in fun stories here and there.

It was just perfect for filling in the Middle Eastern blanks in my the west-oriented knowledge.

Just what I needed, concise and cohesive

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ended too abruptly... needed two or more lectures in order to bring us through bush and obama, and set the possible reordering of middle east

suggestion to lengthen series

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a wonderfully informative and objective lesson that spans the course of topics and highlights many factors that have produced the current sociological and political trends in the Middle East.

great non-partisan commentary

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countless memorable moments. clear and concise depiction of events over the last 100 years in the middle East.

have and will listen to again and again

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This is one of my favorite history books of all times. I have listen to it at least three times. It is such a good historical context that sheds light on where we are today.

Great book!

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I deeply enjoyed listening to profesor Salim Yaqui, I learned much from each lecture, given clearly and unbiased.

Very thorough American involvement in the Middle East.

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This is one of the most important lectures series I’ve listened to. So relevant to global affairs and so enlightening. Most impressive to me was how he effectively stated both sides’ perspectives without hinting at any bias he may or may not have. Walking that line on such a sensitive topic is truly remarkable. Highest recommendation

Incredible

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I loved the book because I learned so much about Islam USA
Relationship.l thought he was very far and objective

I think it is a fair and important book about essential subjects for today’s world

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Fantastically enlightening and enlighteningly fantastic​. His Margaret Thatcher impression was annoying and somewhat inappropriate. I recommend it highly.

Sooooo goood

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I was very impressed with the material and wealth of understanding on the MiddleEast topic. I felt the material was well balanced between the issues of the many nations involved and their underlying sentiments. I now have a better grasp on the history that seemed confusing and almost convoluted based on what I have heard in my lifetime. I have the story straight now. Thank you

Very Informative and well organized

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