Rethinking the Middle East

Challenging conventional views in Middle East studies, the author argues that the narrative of victimization oversimplifies the region's complexities. Instead of attributing the Middle East's political turmoil primarily to Western imperialism, the book emphasizes the significant role of regional factors and local agency. It highlights that even during the decline of the Ottoman Empire, the people of the Middle East actively influenced their political landscape, suggesting a more nuanced understanding of the region's historical and contemporary dynamics.