The memoirs of a key decision-maker in the American administration who served under six American presidents in several sensitive positions. He decided to open the secret files of the Department of Defense and the CIA, causing his memoirs to send shockwaves through the White House and forcing its occupants to prepare their responses. With his sharp insight, he helped President Bush Jr. end the war in Iraq and served as a cautionary voice for President Obama. He sheds light on important personalities and vital discussions, recounts catastrophic events, and speaks about Dick Cheney, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden under the Bush and Obama administrations. He delves into the details of policies debated behind closed doors, even taking the reader into the White House Situation Room during the raid on bin Laden. He also addresses the situations in the Arab world, from Egypt and Palestine to the Gulf states, and extends his scope to Iran and Europe. He expresses his deep dedication to the American military personnel and their leaders, and recounts his difficult encounters with the families of the fallen.

• Publishing House: Sharikat Al Matbouat for Distribution and Publishing
• Author: Robert Gates
• Number of Pages: 712
• Year of Publication: 2017
• ISBN: 9789953889535