This work is fundamental and innovative explain to Western readers the key points of the thinking and political reactions of people in the Arab world. Most of the Arabs, regardless of their political orientation, are convinced that on the outside are constantly hatching plots against them: from the medieval Crusades to the Gulf War runs a chain of events that condenses in the trauma Middle East policy. The author, who regularly frequents most Arab countries, examines the conspiratorial thinking and its consequences. He explains the system of Arab States which, at present, it remains outside the concept of Western democracy, and also the role of Islam in politics. Tibi presents golpitas Arab emirs and officers disguised as politicians, describing their complaints and reinvigorate the Islamic fundamentalism. Taking into account the ten million Muslims living in Europe and worsening livi...read more