This work examines the troubled history of the Middle East, tracing the history, developments and politics of Israel's relationship with the Arab world and the West. The author - Israel's first directly elected prime minister - gives an insight into the current affairs of this region.

This examination of the Middle East's troubled history traces the origins, development and politics of Israel's relationship with the Arab world and the West. It argues that peace with the Palestinians will leave Israel vulnerable to Iraq and Iran.