Mission Impossible: The Sheikhs, The US and The Future of Iraq: Quarterly Essay

Explore the complexities of Iraq's geopolitical landscape in **Mission Impossible: The Sheikhs, The US and The Future of Iraq**. In this insightful **Quarterly Essay**, renowned journalist **Paul McGeough** provides a thorough analysis of why Iraq remains in turmoil despite extensive American interventions designed to establish a beacon of democracy in the Middle East. Delve into McGeough's compelling narrative as he highlights the pivotal role of tribal and religious sheikhs in shaping modern Iraq. This **2004 trade paperback** sheds light on the historical significance of these figures, drawing connections from the era of **Saddam Hussein** to contemporary challenges faced by the nation. With rich historical context, including references to iconic personalities such as **Lawrence of Arabia**, this essay creates an engaging read for anyone interested in **Middle Eastern politics**, **tribal dynamics**, and the global consequences of Iraq's internal struggles. McGeough’s meticulous investigation underlines that effective governance in Iraq cannot overlook the influence of its tribal society. The book is a must-read for students, historians, and anyone looking to understand the complexities of Iraq's past and future. Secure your copy today and gain a deeper insight into the intricate tapestry of Iraq's political and social landscape, with free shipping on your order from Smartfox NZ!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863951654
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2004
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 144


Description:
In the secondQuarterly Essayof 2004, Paul McGeough offers a dramatic account of why Iraq remains in chaos despite desperate American efforts to create a model democracy in the Middle East. According to McGeough, Iraq to this day remains a tribal society. It cannot be governed without the cooperation of the true powers in the land, the tribal and religious sheikhs. Those who have ruled Iraq in the past, including Saddam Hussein and the British before him, understood this fact. The Americans, by contrast, seem to have missed the point.
InMission Impossible, Paul McGeough enters the world of key Iraqi tribal and religious leaders. There are vivid portraits of the sheikhs' role in the fall and capture of Saddam, as well as their part in the growing insurgency. There are glimpses, too, of a history that once involved Lawrence of Arabia and Gertrude Bell, and which pre-dates Islam, stretching back thousands of years. Combining reportage and analysis in brilliant fashion, this groundbreaking essay is well timed to coincide with the next major phase in Iraq's troubled history.
'Throughout the history of their region, the sheikhs have been the powerbrokers,deciding who would reign between the great rivers, the Tigris andthe Euphrates.' -Paul McGeough,Mission Impossible



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