What is the background to the civil war in Syria, and what will an opposition victory mean? Why is the world's worst humanitarian crisis unfolding in Yemen, and what are the Houthis fighting for? What are the projects for a peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
You will find answers to these and other questions in the book by British researcher Christopher Phillips, “Battleground. 10 Conflicts That Explain the Modern Middle East” (2024). In 10 chapters of the book, the author describes more than a dozen countries and territories in the region where military and hybrid conflicts are currently ongoing, and explains the influence of foreign players there, primarily the United States, Russia and China, but also Iran and Saudi Arabia.
It is a combination of gripping reporting and insightful analysis, designed for a reader interested in geopolitics, history, and conflict studies. As with his previous book on the war in Syria, Phillips draws on his experience not only as a professor of international relations, but also as a reporter who has spent extensive time in the Middle East.
Author: Christopher Phillips.
Translation: Anna Melnichenko.
Language of publication: Ukrainian
Year of publication: 2025
Number of pages: 320
Binding: Hardcover