JOURNAL ARTICLE

A stranger in your own city: travels in the Middle East's long war.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2024, v. 100, n. 4. P. 1802 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Denselow, James 3 of 3

Abstract

"A Stranger in Your Own City: Travels in the Middle East's Long War" is a book by Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, an Iraqi writer and journalist. The book provides a semi-autobiographical account of Iraq and its wars, with a focus on the battle for Mosul in 2016. Abdul-Ahad explores the cycle of violence and political ineptitude in Iraq, touching on topics such as life under Saddam Hussein, the Iran-Iraq war, the Gulf War, and the US-led invasion in 2003. The book also delves into themes of strong men, humiliation, patronage, and corruption, and highlights the author's perspective on the US occupation and the rise of ISIS. The narrative ends with the 2019 protests in Tishreen Square, offering a glimmer of hope for a more united Iraq. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2024/07, Vol. 100, Issue 4, p1802
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiae166
  • Accession Number:178481312
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