xiii, 204 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : 22 cm
Examines Arab and Muslim attitudes toward the United States and its foreign policies, and explains why the U.S. could be successful in defeating Al-Qaeda but still lose the broader war on terrorism
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-188) and index
Understanding the terrorist threat -- "Why do they hate us so much?" -- Does public opinion in the Middle East matter? -- The role of the Arab-Israeli issue -- The role of the persian Gulf region -- The prudence of compassion