A book you must read

http://www.amazon.com/Politically-Incorrect-Guide-Middle-Guides/dp/1596980516

Martin Sieff puts it all together into a compelling theory about the Middle East, backed with a review of the history of this region. Ahmadinejad's victory was clearly predicted by this book.

The overall lesson of this book. Re-application of past failures will lead to future failures; re-application of past successes may be the way to future success.