Now in its twelfth edition, The Middle East continues to be the most comprehensive, balanced introduction to the region. This long trusted and time-tested resource has not only been updated for currency, but the scope of the book has also been thoughtfully modified to capture a more complex and complete picture of the Middle East.

Its new editor, Ellen Lust, has gathered an outstanding group of scholars to bring important revisions to this edition:
• new chapters on political economy, domestic and regional politics, and international relations have been added to the overview section;
• new organization of the country profiles mirrors the topics covered in the overview section, making them more thorough, consistent, and easier to teach;
• new profiles feature the North African countries of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia;
• thorough updates on the latest events in the region, including election results from Iran and other countries, current immigration trends, developments in peace negotiations between Arab and Israeli leaders, as well as changes in diplomatic relations; and
• more maps, tables, and figures show political and demographic data.

Both students and instructors will appreciate the new online ancillaries that accompany this edition: a dynamic, interactive chronology of major events, a wealth of key documents, and lists of resources for further study. All of the maps, tables, and figures are available for download as well.

Now in its twelfth edition, The Middle East continues to be the most comprehensive, balanced introduction to the region. This long trusted and time-tested resource has not only been updated for currency, but the scope of the book has also been thoughtfully modified to capture a more complex and complete picture of the Middle East.

Its new editor, Ellen Lust, has gathered an outstanding group of scholars to bring important revisions to this edition:
• new chapters on political economy, domestic and regional politics, and international relations have been added to the overview section;
• new organization of the country profiles mirrors the topics covered in the overview section, making them more thorough, consistent, and easier to teach;
• new profiles feature the North African countries of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia;
• thorough updates on the latest events in the region, including election results from Iran and other countries, current immigration trends, developments in peace negotiations between Arab and Israeli leaders, as well as changes in diplomatic relations; and
• more maps, tables, and figures show political and demographic data.

Both students and instructors will appreciate the new online ancillaries that accompany this edition: a dynamic, interactive chronology of major events, a wealth of key documents, and lists of resources for further study. All of the maps, tables, and figures are available for download as well.

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PART I. OVERVIEW

1. The Making of the Modern Middle East
Michael Gasper, Yale University

2. Social Change in the Middle East
Valentine Moghadam, Purdue University and Tabitha Decker, Yale University

3. The Political Economy of Development in the Middle East
Melani Cammett, Brown University 

4. Institutions and Governance
Ellen Lust, Yale University

5. Actors, Public Opinions, and Participation
Amaney Jamal, Princeton University

6. The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Mark Tessler, University of Michigan

7. Regional International Relations
Marc Lynch, George Washington University

8. International Politics of the Middle East
Francesco Cavatorta, Dublin City University

PART II. PROFILES

9. Algeria
Lahouari Addi, Institut d'Études Politiques de Lyon 

10. Egypt
Tarek Masoud, Harvard Kennedy School

11. Iran
Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Syracuse University

12. Iraq
Eric Davis, Rutgers University

13. Israel
Asher Arian, City University of New York and the Israel Democracy Institute

14. Jordan
Laurie Brand, University of Southern California

15. Kuwait
Hesham Al-Awadi, American University of Kuwait

16. Lebanon
Paul Salem, Carnegie Middle East Center

17. Libya
Luis Martinez, Sciences Po Paris - Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris

18. Morocco
Saloua Zerhouni, Mohammed V University 

19. Palestinian Authority
Benoit Challand, European University Institute

20. Persian Gulf States
Katja Niethammer, Georgetown University

21. Saudi Arabia
Pascal Ménoret, Princeton University

22. Syria
Raymond Hinnebusch, University of St. Andrews

23. Tunisia
Jeffrey Coupe, American Institutes for Research

24. Turkey
Mine Eder, Bogazici University

25. Yemen
Sarah Phillips, Centre for International Security Studies, Sydney University

This superb reference work for graduate students and undergraduate majors in Middle East studies could be assigned reading for courses in modern history, comparative politics, or international relations. The quality of the thematic and country essays is uniformly high, presenting the entire set of countries of the Middle East and North Africa as well as timely perspectives on regional rivalries, political economy, governance, civil society, and social change. - Clement M. Henry, Department of Government, University of Texas at Austin

The Middle East has been a godsend for anyone who believes that study of the Middle East must be based on data and an understanding of the history of the area. My students consistently reported that it was a valuable resource. The new format of the twelfth edition promises a rich set of analytical chapters crafted by respected scholars. The importance of this new edition is that it avoids the clichés and polarization that too often distort understanding the complex issues which this region faces. I recommend The Middle East as a fair, comprehensive study of diverse and complicated states. - Donna Lee Bowen, Department of Political Science, Brigham Young University

A substantially updated classic, The Middle East belongs on the shelf of anyone in search of a rich understanding of the region as a whole. The book combines meticulous attention to history with an analysis of the present. Engagingly written and beautifully organized, it offers an overview on trends and debates taking place in the Middle East—an invaluable contribution. - Mounira M. Charrad, Department of Sociology, University of Texas at Austin

Online resources for students and instructors are available here:

http://college.cqpress.com/middleeast

Both students and instructors will appreciate the new online ancillaries that accompany this edition: a dynamic, interactive chronology of major events, a wealth of key documents, and lists of resources for further study. All of the maps, tables, and figures are available for download as well.

Instructor resources are available here:

http://college.cqpress.com/sites/middleeastir