Robert Baer, author portrait

Robert Baer

Robert Baer is the author of two New York Times bestsellers: Sleeping with the Devil, about the Saudi royal family and its relationship with the United States; and See No Evil, which recounts Baer’s years as a top CIA operative. See No Evil was the basis for the acclaimed film Syriana, which earned George Clooney an Oscar for his portrayal of Baer. Baer writes regularly for Time.com and has contributed to Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. He is considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on the Middle East.
The Company We Keep
The Devil We Know
Blow the House Down
Sleeping with the Devil
See No Evil

Books

The Company We Keep
The Devil We Know
Blow the House Down
Sleeping with the Devil
See No Evil

Books on the History, Politics, and People of Iran

Following the death of Mahsa Amini, young women have taken to the streets to lead anti-government protests. These demonstrations have been met with police violence, prompting a UN investigation into human rights abuses. These books explore the history and politics of Iran with a particular focus on Iranian women’s experiences.

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