This very timely book addresses the civil military relations in countries that will continue to be of significance for international relations and US foreign policy for years to come.

Maryann Gallagher, University of Georgia

A valuable contribution by Lenze for students and policy makers alike. Lenze advances our understanding of civil military relations—when and why they matter—in a region of importance and instability.

Joe W. Huseby, Washington State University

Through his empirically rich analysis of four cases, Paul Lenze explains military political interventions and withdrawals in the Middle East by showing how armed forces have sought to protect their corporate interests amid challenges posed by international political and economic pressures, domestic political strife, and internal military factionalism. The book is a fascinating contribution to our understanding of civil-military relations.

Maiah Jaskoski, Northern Arizona University