There’s a similar book by Brendan O’Leary called “The Politics of Antagonism,” which is about the history of the conflict in Northern Ireland. I’ve been trying to make my way through it for quite some time, but it’s also fairly dense. Closer to home, “The Looming Tower” by Lawrence Wright is a compelling account of the events and ideologies that led to 9/11.

The sad thing is the majority of people out there don’t know the full story about why this movement is afoot.

It’s a complicated tale but I found a book, devoid of bias (amazing!), that can help you understand the big old mess that is the ‘Middle East’, as we know it today.

“The Origins of the Arab-Israeli Wars” by Ritchie Ovendale is worth picking up.

But I’m not going to lie, it’s a tough read! Mostly because it’s loaded with chronological accounts of international policies, events and such. However, that very format allows you to formulate your own conclusion.