Decision Making in a Nuclear Middle East-Lessons from the Cold War is a book for all who are concerned about the future of the Middle East, the survival of Israel and the potential for a tragic nuclear conflict in the region. This book opens a window into the early years of the nuclear age, shedding light on decisions that more than once brought the world close, sometimes very close, to a global nuclear war. It describes technical glitches and human failures that triggered false alarms, as well as the courageous decisions that likely prevented an accidental Armageddon. Decision Making in a Nuclear Middle East takes an operational, decision-making approach to explore how decisions about the use of nuclear weapons were made and how the nuclear powers had to overcome operational challenges. You will learn from previously secret discussions held by the US National Security Council, Soviet leaders and other governments' officials how multiple crises in Berlin, the Taiwan Straits, and the Caribbean put millions of lives at risk. If you believe that the Cold War ended as it was predestined, then this book will give you pause. And if you think that a future nuclear standoff between Iran and Israel will also lead to peace, then you will likely have to reconsider.
About the Author: Ozzie Paez is a researcher, author, engineer and information systems expert whose services focus on helping leaders and decision makers make timely, informed decisions. He is the author of Going Nuclear: The Influence of History and Hindsight on the Iranian Nuclear Negotiations and the upcoming book, Informed Decision Makers-And Other Myths and Fallacies. Mr. Paez spent over 20 years developing information systems, databases and software for business, government and military applications. In the aftermath of 9/11, he brought this experience to the study of decision making within radical movements and terrorist groups. His research into the background of radical Islamist groups, their culture, leadership and belief systems led to new insights into the factors and tactics used in recruiting new members and in fostering terrorism at home and abroad. Mr. Paez has contributed to articles in academic journals, author a variety of papers and on-line posts on a wide range of technical, process and policy issues. He is fluent in English and Spanish having been born in Cuba.