Bruce Riedel is a distinguished intelligence analyst and policymaker with extensive experience in South Asia and the Middle East. His career has involved advising multiple U.S. presidents and serving in key national security roles within the White House, Pentagon, and NATO. Riedel has been deeply involved in high-stakes diplomatic efforts, including peace negotiations and policy reviews concerning Afghanistan and Pakistan. His expertise extends to advising on counter-terrorism efforts and providing insights to international bodies.
In July 1958, US Marines stormed the beach in Beirut, Lebanon, ready for combat. They were greeted by vendors and sunbathers. Fortunately, the rest of their mission - helping to end Lebanon's first civil war - went nearly as smoothly. Bruce Riedel's new book tells the now-forgotten story of the... číst celé