Explore the profound insights of celebrated author Navid Kermani in this compelling book that delves into the complex global crises that extend beyond Lampedusa. The author provides a riveting account of conflict zones stretching from Kashmir and Pakistan to the tumultuous regions of the Arab world, illuminating their potential impact on international stability. Amidst the turbulent backdrop of NATO's war in Afghanistan and the civil strife in Syria, Kermani unveils the stark realities faced by civilians, offering a unique perspective on globalization's darker side in India.

Kermani, the only Western journalist present during the suppression of mass protests in Tehran, paints a vivid picture of the humanitarian crises that go unnoticed by mainstream media. His encounters with Sufis in Pakistan and Grand Ayatollah Sistani in Najaf present a rare glimpse into the lives of those grappling with the chaos brought on by the Islamic State in Iraq. Through his skillful narrative, this book not only addresses pressing geopolitical concerns but also humanizes the struggles faced by individuals caught in the crossfire of history.

Understand the struggles and stories that shape our world today. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to comprehend the intricate connection between individual experiences and global conflicts rooted in regional tensions and the fight for peace.

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ISBN: 9781509514717
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509514717
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240


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This book ventures into the world beyond Lampedusa: the crisis belt that stretches from Kashmir across Pakistan and Afghanistan to the Arab world and beyond, to the borders and coasts of Europe. Celebrated author Navid Kermani reports from a region which is our immediate neighbour, despite all too often being depicted as remote and distant from our daily concerns. Kermani has visited the places where no CNN transmitter truck is parked and yet smouldering fires threaten world peace. In his widely praised, wonderfully agile and careful prose, he reports on NATO's war in Afghanistan and the underside of globalization in India, on the civil war in Syria and the struggle of Shiites and Kurds against the 'Islamic State' in Iraq. He was the only Western reporter present at the suppression of the mass protests in Tehran, travelled with Sufis through Pakistan, talked with Grand Ayatollah Sistani in Najaf, and observed the disastrous Mediterranean refugee route in LampedusaKermani's gripping reports allow us to understand a world in turmoil, to share the suspense and the suffering of the people in it. As if by magic, he brings individual lives and situations to life so vividly that complex and seemingly distant problems of world politics suddenly appear crystal clear. Our world too lies beyond Lampedusa.