Nuclear Conflict in the Middle East

About the Book

Conflict in the Middle East: What Drives It?

Where will it end?

This study will provide the reader a significant understanding of the historic and current issues that drive the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East and the potential for these factors to escalate into a nuclear conflict. The historic background provides an overview of the religious and regional issues that are the base cause for the animosity and aggression between these nations. The nuclear development, intent, and international posture are also reviewed. Concentrating on these main factors, the Lockwood method of numerical analysis is used to predict the most likely future events that could result in a nuclear conflict during the period of 2005 to 2020. This study concentrates on Iran, Iraq and Israel - the three main players in the future stability of the Middle East. An extensive bibliography is included for the reader who wishes further information on Middle East nuclear developments.

About the Author

Thomas J. Gadd was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. He was exposed too much of America’s mid-western culture before moving to California at the age of Twelve. Although he traveled extensively throughout most of the United States, California has remained his home.

In 1954, Mr. Gadd enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was assigned to the RC-121 Constellation aircraft and logged more than 1,700 hours flight time. Upon completing his enlistment in 1958, he worked for Hughes Aircraft Company and Litton Systems; providing technical support to U.S. Air Force aircraft, missile, and spacecraft programs.

From 1967 to 1981, Mr. Gadd managed the development of nuclear diagnostic systems at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory. He also completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University during this time.

During the period from 1981 to 1988, Mr. Gadd supported strategic communication, Electronic Warfare and space collection programs while employed by GTE Government Systems, Magnavox Electronic Systems and Mitre Corporation.

Since 1988, Mr. Gadd has served as a Senior Intelligence Officer at the Defense Intelligence Agency. A 1996 recipient of a Master’s Degree in Strategic Intelligence, Mr. Gadd provided dedicated support to the Department of Defense and the national security of the United States. He retired in 2001 from United States Government service.