The devil we know

In 'The Devil We Know,' Robert Baer draws on his intelligence experience to analyze Iran's rise as a regional power and the motivations behind its foreign policy.

He explores Tehran's relationships with proxy groups, its strategic aims across the Middle East, and the ways U.S.

policy has interacted with Iranian ambitions.

Baer combines on-the-ground anecdotes, historical context, and policy critique to argue for a realistic understanding of Iran's capabilities and intentions.

The book offers insights into intelligence operations and the complexities of confronting a state that blends ideological goals with pragmatic strategy.

It serves as both a memoir of engagement and a policy-oriented assessment of how to deal with Tehran.