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Book Synopsis: This major retelling of the Suez Crisis of 1956—one of the most important events in the history of US policy in the Middle East—shows how President Eisenhower came to realize that Israel, not Egypt, is America’s strongest regional ally.
In 1956 President Nasser of Egypt moved to take possession of the Suez Canal, thereby bringing the Middle East to the brink of war. The British and the French, who operated the canal, joined with Israel in a plan to retake it by force. Despite the special relationship between England and America, Dwight Eisenhower intervened to stop the invasion. In Ike’s Gamble, Michael Doran shows how Nasser played the US, invoking America’s opposition to European colonialism to drive a wedge between Eisenhower and two British Prime Ministers, Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden. Meanwhile, in his quest to make himself the strongman of the Arab world, Nasser was making weapons deals with the USSR and destabilizing other Arab countries that the US had been courting. The Suez Crisis was his crowning triumph. In time, Eisenhower would conclude that Nasser had duped him, that the Arab countries were too fractious to anchor America’s interests in the Middle East, and that the US should turn instead to Israel. Affording deep insight into Eisenhower and his foreign policy, this fascinating and provocative history provides a rich new understanding of how the US became the power broker in the Middle East.
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Discover the untold story behind America's rise to dominance in the Middle East with Ike's Gamble: America's Rise to Dominance in the Middle East. Delve into the high-stakes political game that unfolded during the Suez Crisis of 1956, where President Eisenhower made a daring decision that would reshape US policy in the region. Experience the tension and intrigue as the fate of the Suez Canal hangs in the balance, and witness how Eisenhower's shrewd maneuvering sowed the seeds for America's unrivaled influence in the Middle East.
Unravel the complexities of the Suez Crisis as author Michael Doran takes you on a gripping journey through the power dynamics between Egypt, Israel, and the United States. Discover how Nasser masterfully manipulated Eisenhower and the British leadership, using America's anti-colonial stance to forge his own path towards dominance. Witness the clash of interests, as Nasser establishes ties with the USSR and destabilizes US allies in the region.
Gain unparalleled insights into Eisenhower's foreign policy decisions and his pivotal realization that Israel, not Egypt, held the key to securing America's interests in the Middle East. As you immerse yourself in Doran's meticulously researched narrative, you'll come away with a profound understanding of how the US became the power broker in the region and the significant role played by the Suez Crisis.
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