Written from the perspective of an insider of the most prominent events in the Middle East over
the last fifty years this book examines Egypt's diplomacy in transformative times of war
peace and transition. The author offers unique insights first-hand information singular
documents critical and candid analysis as well as case studies richly sharing his
experiences as the country's Foreign Minister and ambassador. This project covers a wide range
of issues including the Arab-Israeli peace process the liberation of Kuwait the invasion of
Iraq nuclear weapons proliferation in the region relations with the United States Russia and
other major international and regional players. Most importantly it offers a series of
potential trajectories on the future of Egypt and its relations within the region and the
world. This is an essential work for a number of audiences including scholars graduate
students researchers as well as policy makers and is strongly appealing for anyone who is
interested in international relations and Middle Eastern politics.
