In this study, Morris gives an account of his efforts over three decades to promote peace and understanding in the Middle East, offering in the process a look at political intrigue and at the players in the highest levels of the Middle Eastern governments. Morris"s interest in the arduous peace process began after his pro-Arab publishing resulted in the mysterious, unsolved fire-bombing of his printing company in Wales. His odyssey for mutual understanding took him to the court of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, the cabinet of president Nimeiri of the Sudan, the camps of colonel Gadaffi of Lybia, and the desert majlis of sheik Zayed of Abu Dhabi. This work tells the story of his establishment of the next century foundation, which still today works quietly but effectively to initiate communication in a tense and volatile region of the world.