Middle Eastern Tyrant - Witnessing History: The Republic Ambassador Tells

Author: Shi Yanchun
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Middle East, a land of wonder, where the winds of change blow and formidable figures rise. Since the mid-20th century, the Middle East has been plagued by constant conflicts, and the situation has become even more complex and turbulent after the "9·11" incident. The author has been engaged in diplomatic work in the Middle East for over 40 years, having had direct interactions with many top political figures in the region and accumulating a wealth of firsthand materials. The book vividly portrays the dynamic personalities and legendary careers of over a dozen prominent figures, including Mubarak, Arafat, Saddam, the Assad father and son, and others, painting a picture of the Middle East on the current international political stage.
Witnessing History: Diplomats Tell Stories is a series that faithfully records the dramatic moments of Chinese diplomacy from the perspective of diplomats. This book, one of the series titled "Middle Eastern Warlords," presents the author's personal experiences and observations. Written in a documentary literary style, it vividly describes the fascinating diplomatic careers of 16 formidable figures, including Arafat, Saddam Hussein, the Assad family, Nasser, Mubarak, Saleh, Salal, Eliyani, al-Ghamdi, and al-Rubaie, as well as Ali Nasser and the three brothers of the Saudi Royal Family. Their three-dimensional images reflect their life trajectories, historical contexts, major activities, political ideologies, fates, and significant events they experienced. They also reflect the impact these pivotal historical figures had on their countries, regions, and the international community.
Through their portrayals, the author attempts to shed light on the strategic importance, long history, splendid culture, abundant resources, causes of regional conflicts, and the broader picture of the Middle East on the current international political stage.