{"product_id":"middle-east-crises-expeditionary-diplomacy-with-the-bush-obama-and-trump-teams-hardcover","title":"Middle East Crises: Expeditionary Diplomacy with the Bush, Obama, and Trump Teams - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Franklin Jeffrey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMiddle East Crises\u003c\/em\u003e, veteran American diplomat James Jeffrey offers a compelling, first-hand account of U.S. foreign policy and crisis management in the Middle East from 2004 to 2020. Drawing on his decades-long career as a Foreign Service Officer, Jeffrey takes readers behind the scenes of some of the most consequential moments in recent Middle Eastern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book chronicles his service under three American presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump detailing his roles in key hotspots like Iraq, Turkey, and Syria. Jeffrey provides vivid recollections of war-zone diplomacy and the balancing act of military and political leadership in the region. From the early challenges of the Iraq War to the emergence of ISIS, and the complexities of dealing with leaders like Erdogan and Putin, his narrative captures the volatile and ever-changing landscape of Middle Eastern affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond recounting events, Jeffrey reflects on the broader principles guiding American foreign policy, the challenges of maintaining alliances, and the personal risks and sacrifices of those on the ground. His insights highlight the high stakes of Middle Eastern diplomacy and the continued necessity of American leadership in a turbulent region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth memoir and analysis, \u003cem\u003eMiddle East Crises\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential read for anyone interested in the realities of diplomacy, war, and American power in one of the world's most complex regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 286\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47002853867695,"sku":"9781806231942","price":36.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/7314\/1679\/files\/VDtiWxYL6Y9781806231942.webp?v=1780609085","url":"https:\/\/valuevaultclub.myshopify.com\/products\/middle-east-crises-expeditionary-diplomacy-with-the-bush-obama-and-trump-teams-hardcover","provider":"Value Vault Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}