Steven A. Cook is a distinguished analyst whose work delves deeply into civil-military relations in the Middle East. His extensive experience in the region, including residencies in key cities and fluency in local languages, allows him to offer profound insights. Cook focuses on the political and historical dynamics shaping the contemporary Middle East. His analyses are valued for their depth and practical perspective.
In False Dawn, noted Middle East regional expert Steven A. Cook offers a sweeping narrative account of the tumultuous past half decade, moving from Turkey to Tunisia to Egypt to Libya and beyond. The result is a powerful explanation of why the Arab Spring failed.