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Every book Rob Malley recommended on podcasts
Rob Malley appeared on The Ezra Klein Show to discuss international relations, foreign policy, and the complex realities surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Drawing from his extensive background in diplomatic affairs, Malley engaged in deep analytical discussions regarding political struggles, security doctrines, and historical precedents. During the episode, he recommended Patrick Radden Keefe's Say Nothing, pointing out that although the book ostensibly focuses on Northern Ireland, it brilliantly captures the universal dilemmas of struggle, justice, and what individuals are willing to kill and die for. Furthermore, Malley discussed Tomorrow Is Yesterday, a work he co-authored with Hussein Agha. He used the book to explain the historical context of political transitions, regional attitudes toward shifting administrations, and the specific reasoning behind the chosen title as it relates to contemporary Israeli security doctrine. Malley's contributions reflect a deeply contextualized view of geopolitics, where historical narratives and the human costs of political conflict remain inextricably linked to current diplomatic crises.
Books recommended by Rob Malley
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Say Nothing
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe is a deeply reported and gripping non-fiction book that explores the turbulent history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, focusing on the abduction and murder of Jean McConville and the broader political violence of the era.
Recommended“A second book that doesn't appear to have much to do with our discussion, but actually really does. It's about Northern Ireland, the dilemmas of struggle and justice and what one kills and dies for. And that's, uh, Say Nothing by Patrick Rat and Keefe.”
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Tomorrow Is Yesterday
Tomorrow Is Yesterday by Hussein Agha and Robert Malley is a geopolitical analysis examining the pursuit of peace, conflict, and the breakdown of negotiations in Israel and Palestine.
Discussed“which is why a lot of Arabs welcomed his his coming into office a second time knowing as they well knew his bias towards Israel and everything he had done in his first term.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can the Israel-Hamas Deal Hold? | The Ezra Klein Show | The Ezra Klein Show | 2025-10-17 | 3 |