Since the devastating attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent bombardment by Israel of Gaza, there has been an escalating crisis in the Middle East. With an overflow of news, images, and social media, it is hard to make sense of it all.

Middle East in Crisis & Conflict: A Primer seeks to distill the information, insights, and implications you need to navigate ongoing developments. Rahim comprehensively but concisely threads together the current moment and the wider context. Drawing on a background working across many of the countries affected and in different spheres – humanitarian, political, and business – he highlights the main facts, stakeholders, and historical moments in one highly readable volume.

The Primer is certain to be a leading starting point for experts and observers alike for the events of October 7 and the Palestinian–Israeli conflict overall.