Battleground: Ten Conflicts That Explain the New Middle East

Do you want to understand the origins of the Syrian civil war and the possible consequences of an opposition victory? Are you curious why the world's worst humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Yemen and what the Houthis are fighting for? Or what projects exist for a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
You will find answers to these and other pressing questions in this book by British researcher Christopher Phillips. In ten chapters, the author details over a dozen countries and territories in the region where military and hybrid conflicts are currently underway. He deeply analyzes the influence of external players such as the U.S., Russia, China, as well as Iran and Saudi Arabia.
This book is a masterful combination of captivating reportage and deep analysis, intended for readers interested in geopolitics, history, and conflict resolution. As in his previous work on the war in Syria, Phillips draws on his extensive experience not only as a professor of international relations but also as a reporter who worked for a long time in the Middle East.

The book was translated from English by Anna Melnychenko, and the cover design was created by Tetiana Panova.