Explore the intricate US foreign policy in the Balkans and the Greater Middle East with ‘Zones of Conflict’. Vassilis Fouskas critically examines vital US interests in energy control, market access, and geopolitical dominance in Eurasia. This insightful book analyzes the power dynamics between the US, EU, and key European states, questioning the true motivations behind American strategies. Discover how the US maintains supremacy, the EU’s response, and the impact of post-Cold War and post-9/11 shifts. Delve into the roles of Germany, France, Britain, Turkey, and EU-Cyprus relations, considering the potential for a social democratic alternative to American unilateralism. An essential read for understanding contemporary global politics and regional conflicts.