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The Shia Revival effectively demonstrates the political and
historical counterpoints to modern Iraq, asking Westerners to
reconsider their assumptions about the Shia and recognize the
delicate balance that must be maintained with the Sunnis. Throughout
the Middle East, the presence of Sunni extremists retaliating
against the Shia revival will pose the gravest danger to the United
States.

Nasr voices an uncomfortable point: Westerners have too often
conceived of the Middle East through a rarefied Sunni perspective.
In these changing times, the Western world must learn to understand
the history, motivations, and philosophy of the Shia, and how the
differences between Shias and Sunnis will help shape the future of
the region.

ADVANCED PRAISE FOR THE SHIA REVIVAL:

“The Shia Revival is a treasure trove of information and analysis….
A ‘must read’ for anyone interested in American foreign policy
today.”

—Joseph S. Nye, Jr., Sultan of Oman Professor, Harvard University
and author of Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics.

“Brilliant, clear, and erudite. This is indispensable reading for
anybody who is trying to make sense of the tragic conflict in the
Middle East.”

—Karen Armstrong, author of Islam, A Short History

“The best book by far on Shiism and Shia-Suni conflicts…. An
extraordinarily insightful analysis, engaging and accessible to
policymakers, scholars, students, and nonspecialists alike.”

—John L. Esposito, University Professor of Religion and
International Affairs, Georgetown University and author of Unholy
War: Terror in the Name of Islam

“As enlightening as it is thought-provoking, The Shia Revival is
important to both the expert and the layperson…. It is lively,
engaging, provocative, and should not be missed.”

—Kenneth M. Pollack, Director of Research at the Saban Center for
Middle East Policy, The Brookings Institution and author of The
Persian Puzzle: The Conflict Between Iran and America

“ Smart, clear and timely.”

—Warren Bass, Washington Post

“So enlightening and perspective altering that no one concerned
about the Middle East should miss reading it.”

—Ray Olson , Booklist

“ Historically incisive, geographically broad-reaching, and brimming
with illuminating anecdotes.”

—Max Rodenbeck, New YorkReview of Books