This republished 2013 book is indispensable for an understanding of the root causes of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, as well as the related conflict between Israel and Iran and the Shia militias. It also analyses the tensions in the West between Islamism and Zionism. A fresh look at the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, as it is shaped to become the iconic clash between a colonizing, aggressive Zionism and the Islamic states and cultures which surround it - a timely, broad-based and rich analysis of the civilizational conflict affecting people the world over, from the 'War on Terror' to the complications of a multicultural Europe. A highly-recommended, fascinating and rewarding read on a little understood aspect of modern politics Prof Haim Bresheeth, SOAS, University of London A signpost to realities about the clash between Islamism and Zionism, Rumy Hasan's Dangerous Liaisons is important reading for those of us, reflecting on the chilling prospect of senior Israeli figures contemplating - a vital word - launching a pre-emptive strike against Iran's nuclear facilities, with incalculable consequences Tam Dalyell, MP West Lothian 1962-2005; Father of the House of Commons 2001-2005 A riveting tale, full of irony, and told in a true story-teller's way Terry Jones, writer, director, and Python Rumy Hasan's thorough analysis of the tensions between Islamism and Zionism is very welcome and should be widely circulated. It should be compulsory reading for our political leaders who seem to have no idea just how dangerous is their policy of unconditional support for Israel Baroness Jenny Tonge Rumy Hasan is a senior lecturer at SPRU, University of Sussex