Thanassis Cambanis is a journalist whose work illuminates the complexities of the Middle East, where he has reported for over a decade. His latest book chronicles the idealistic yet ultimately failed endeavors of Egyptian revolutionaries striving to establish a democratic order in the wake of Mubarak's rule. Cambanis delves into the intricate political dynamics and human narratives of the region, drawing upon a profound understanding of its culture and history.
While Hamas and Al Qaeda are certainly dangerous to Israel and the West, Hezbollah and its millions of foot soldiers are the premier force in the Middle East. Veteran Middle East correspondent Thanassis Cambanis offers the first detailed look at the surprising cross section of people willing to die for Hezbollah and its uncompromising agenda to remake the map of the region and destroy Israel.