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Making sense of modern day Middle East conflicts

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Making sense of modern day Middle East conflicts. (2026, October 1). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/making-sense-of-modern-day-middle-east-conflicts/

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Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore appeared on "CBS Mornings" to promote his book "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East." In the interview, he discusses how historical conflicts in the Middle East influence current geopolitical issues. The article focuses on providing context for understanding contemporary tensions through an analysis presented in Montefiore's new work.
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British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore appeared on CBS Mornings to talk about his latest book titled "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East." In the interview, Montefiore examines the complex conflicts in the Middle East and their influence on current global politics.

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British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East," which breaks down conflict in the Middle East and how it impacts today's geopolitics.
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British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East," which breaks down conflict in the Middle East and how it impacts today's geopolitics. asserted
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