{"title":"Carmit Valensi","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarmit Valensi is a distinguished author in the realm of Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs, renowned for her insightful examinations of geopolitical landscapes. Her works are a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Middle Eastern dynamics, particularly with respect to modern conflicts and diplomacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable contributions is \u003cem\u003eSyrian Requiem\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling and meticulously researched book that delves into the complexities and human stories behind the Syrian conflict. Valensi's expertise and engaging narrative style make her works not only educational but also remarkably accessible to both scholars and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore her collection to gain a nuanced perspective on current geopolitical issues, enriched by her keen analytical skills and profound understanding of the subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"syrian-requiem-by-itamar-rabinovich-9780691193311","title":"Syrian Requiem","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact, incisive history of one of the defining conflicts of our time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeaving almost half a million dead and displacing an estimated twelve million people, the Syrian Civil War is a humanitarian catastrophe of unimaginable scale. \u003ci\u003eSyrian Requiem\u003c\/i\u003e analyses the causes and course of this bitter conflict — from its first spark in a peaceful Arab Spring protest to the tenuous victory of the Asad dictatorship — and traces how the fighting has reduced Syria to a crisis-ridden vassal state with no prospect of political reform, national reconciliation, or economic reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIsrael's chief negotiator with Syria during the mid-1990s, Itamar Rabinovich brings unmatched expertise and insight to the politics of the Middle East. Drawing on more than two hundred specially conducted interviews with key players, Rabinovich and Carmit Valensi assess the roles of local, regional, and global interests in the war. Local sectarian divisions established the fault lines of the initial conflict, ultimately leading to the rise of the brutal Islamic State. However, Syria rapidly became the stage for proxy warfare between contending regional powers, including Israel, Turkey, and Iran. 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