Education
Bradley was educated at University College London, Dartmouth College and Exeter College, Oxford.
( The Middle East has long been something of a mystery to...)
The Middle East has long been something of a mystery to Westerners, and in particular, the sexual mores of the region continue to fascinate. Arabs are often described as being in a state of Islam-induced sexual anxiety and young Muslims' frustrations are said to be exacerbated by increasing exposure to the licentiousness of the West. Here, Middle East expert John R. Bradley sets out to challenge these stereotypes and uncover the real truth about sex in countries like Egypt, Syria, Morocco and Yemen. Among many startling revelations, Bradley reports on how "temporary" Islamic marriages allow for illicit sex in the theocracies of Iran and Saudi Arabia; "child brides" that are sold off to older Arab men according to ancient tribal traditions; the hypocrisy that undermines publicized crackdowns on the thriving sex industry in the Persian Gulf; and how, despite widespread denial, pederasty is still deeply ingrained in the region's social fabric. Richly detailed and nuanced, Behind the Veil of Vice sheds light on a taboo subject and unravels widely held myths about the region, especially regarding pedophilia and sex-trafficking. In the process, Bradley also delivers an important message about our own society's sex-related hypocrisies, hysteria and contradictions.
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(PRAISE FOR JOHN R. BRADLEY "After the Arab Spring is ind...)
PRAISE FOR JOHN R. BRADLEY "After the Arab Spring is indispensable to understanding why the Middle East uprisings aren't going where we want. Bradley has a better pulse on the reality than anyone."--ROBERT BAER, former CIA operative and inspiration for the movie SYRIANA 'The situation in the Middle East has developed almost exactly along the lines that John R. Bradley predicted."--The Spectator (U.K.) "Bradley says Western journalists mocked him when he predicted a revolution in Egypt. In his famous book Inside Egypt: The Land of the Pharaohs on the Brink of a Revolution (2008), he predicted the outbreak of a popular revolt against the Mubarak regime (which banned the book). After the uprising Bradley was transformed into a star overnight, because of his book's accurate prediction; and he is hunted by the print media, satellite channels and international television stations."--Asharq Al-Awsat, the leading pan-Arab daily newspaper "What distinguishes Bradley from many other Western commentators is that he has gone native in the Arab world, living among Arab people and immersing himself in Arab culture. What also makes him stand out is the way he writes with a manifest determination to make a difference."--The New Statesman (U.K.) "Bradley uses a graceful journalist's pen to write with scholarly authority and shows a sensitivity rare for a Westerner, reaching directly to the society's core."--The Nation "Back in 2008, John R. Bradley was dubbed an alarmist for uniquely -- yet at the same time accurately -- predicting an Egyptian uprising. But he was right, and his publications were banned by Hosni Mubarak's regime. In his new book, After the Arab Spring, his message is a simple one: everything we've been told about the Arab spring is wrong. In his view, political Islam has hijacked the revolutions across the Middle East."--Sir David Frost, on Al-Jazeera English "John R. Bradley, author of After the Arab Spring, was one of the few journalists who sang out of tune to the chorus of Arab Spring enthusiasts, pointing out that the failure of the democratic transition in Tunisia, the most progressive Arab country, portended failure when it came to the possibility of success in other countries. The Islamists were poised to mobolise for the elections. They have indeed hijacked the revolutions." --Tomás Alcoverro, La Vanguardia (Spain)
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( Saudi Arabia: land of oil, terrorism, Islamic fundament...)
Saudi Arabia: land of oil, terrorism, Islamic fundamentalism, and a crucial American ally. As the only Western journalist to have extensively worked in the Saudi Kingdom, John R. Bradley is uniquely able to expose the turmoil that is shaking the House of Saud to its foundations. From the heart of the secretive Islamic kingdom's urban centers to its most remote mountainous terrain, from the homes of royalty to the slums of its poorest inhabitants, he provides intimate details and reveals underlying regional, religious, and tribal rivalries. Bradley highlights tensions generated by social change, focuses on the educational system, the increasing restlessness of Saudi youth faced with limited opportunities for cultural and political expression, and the predicament of Saudi women seeking opportunities but facing constraints. What are the implications for the Sauds and the West? This book offers a startling look at the present predicament and a troubling view of the future.
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( The government of Egypt banned Inside Egypt in 2008—the...)
The government of Egypt banned Inside Egypt in 2008—the first time a book on Egyptian politics had been banned in the country in decades—and quickly rescinded it after the media firestorm that followed. The book depicts the country before the collapse, and then explores recent events in Egypt and the realization of the predicted revolution. Through interviews with ordinary Egyptians and extensive travels in the country, Bradley reveals why Egypt was vulnerable to a popular uprising and how it could bring about an Iranian-style theocracy in a country once noted for its plurality and tolerance.
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Bradley was educated at University College London, Dartmouth College and Exeter College, Oxford.
Beginning in early 2011 he was a regular contributor to the The Daily Mail, a British newspaper and the British weekly magazine The Spectator, where he highlighted Islamist trends in the Arab Spring. He has also appeared on television networks such as Cable News Network and Fox News. According to an article published in May 2015 by Vice magazine, Bradley "has remov himself from public life due to ill health," a statement that confirms an earlier posting by Bradley himself on his personal website.
Bradley is best known for his 2008 book Inside Egypt which accurately predicted the Egyptian uprising of January 2011 that ousted dictator Hosni Mubarak.
In May 2011, Fareed Zakaria selected Inside Egypt as his "Book of the Week" on his Global Positioning System show: “(This) book… in a strikingly prescient way… foretold the January revolution. (lieutenant) was banned by Mubarak’s regime — and understandably so! If you want to understand how Egypt got to this crossroads, read this book” Foreign two and a half years beginning June 2001, he worked as a news editor and managing editor for the English-language daily newspaper Arab News in Saudi Arabia.
Unlike other journalists until that time he was able to travel most of the country without a minder. Based on his experiences he wrote the book Saudi Arabia Exposed: Inside a Kingdom in Crisis.
The book received considerable praise, with for example the New York Times review saying it provides "a highly informed, temperate and understanding account" of the country.
Bradley lectured on the Middle East at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Intelligence Squared in London.
( The government of Egypt banned Inside Egypt in 2008—the...)
( The Middle East has long been something of a mystery to...)
( Saudi Arabia: land of oil, terrorism, Islamic fundament...)
(PRAISE FOR JOHN R. BRADLEY "After the Arab Spring is ind...)