Engaging the Muslim World

In Engaging the Muslim World (2009), historian Juan Cole of the University of Michigan argues that American policy towards the Muslim world has been shaped by misconceptions and fear. Cole challenges myths about Islam, oil and terrorism, and examines American relations with Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. He argues that greater understanding, diplomacy and economic engagement would serve U.S. interests better than military force.

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Fareed Zakaria: “If you really want to understand the players and the policies in a crucial part of the world, this is the book for you.”