Bruce W Jentleson

About the Author

Bruce W. Jentleson is a distinguished scholar of international relations and U.S. foreign policy, renowned for his incisive analyses of complex geopolitical entanglements. With a career spanning academia and policy advising, he has held prominent positions at Duke University and served as a consultant to the U.S. State Department and congressional committees. Jentleson's work bridges historical events with contemporary implications, offering nuanced perspectives on American diplomacy in the Middle East and beyond. His acclaimed book, With Friends Like These: Reagan Bush and Saddam, 1982-1990, meticulously chronicles the intricate alliances and missteps that defined U.S. relations with Iraq during the 1980s, shedding light on the long-term consequences of Cold War-era decisions. Through rigorous research and accessible prose, Jentleson challenges readers to reconsider the foundations of modern international affairs.