Second Chance by Zbigniew Brzezinski
Brzezinski chronicles history from the perspective of American presidents between 1990 and 2006, while assessing the contributions and shortfalls of their administrations. The author’s analysis touches on the role that the U.S. government has played in shaping the shaping public opinion of the U.S. in the Middle East. The author briefly mentions the role of the former Soviet Union in the region in the 1970s and 1980s.
Brzezinski explores a range of relevant topics such as Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the response of the U.S. and international community, the role of U.S. presidents in negotiating peace between Palestine and Israel, U.S. invasion of Iraq and the response of the international community. The author advocates that the primary contributors to anti-American sentiment in the Middle East are placement of U.S. military in land viewed as holy by the Muslim world, started by George Bush Sr. and continued by Bill Clinton and George Bush Jr., U.S. backing of Israel, in particular by Clinton.
