Steven A. Cook's The Struggle for Egypt, a chronicle of modern Egypt that culminates in the revolution that overthrew Hosni Mubarak, has been awarded the gold medal in The Washington Institute's 2012 Book Prize competition.

Slate.com recommends Dr. Steven Cook's new book, The Struggle for Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square, saying, "Cook brings the revolution to life."

Christian Science Monitor calls The Struggle for Egypt:From Nasser to Tahrir Square by Dr. Steven Cook, "[An] excellent new book."

Publisher's Weekly reviews Dr. Steven Cook's new book, The Struggle for Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square, saying, "...this providentially-timed account of modern Egyptian history combines immersion journalism with insightful policy analysis."

Thanassis Cambanis for the New York Times Sunday Book Review says, "Cook has given us is a scholar's well-informed, analytical history, which offers invaluable insights to anyone interested in how Egypt came to its present impasse" about Dr. Steven Cook's new book, The Struggle for Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square.

Lynn Neary, from NPR's Morning Edition, talks to Steven Cook, senior follow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, about the 30th anniversary of the assassination of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. They discuss how the past is shaping Egypt's future.

Dr. Steven Cook's new book, The Struggle for Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square is reviewed by Kirkus Reviews: "[A] detailed account of the build-up to revolution and how recent developments were organized . . . Cook, who is intimately familiar with Egypt and its political and cultural history, begins from Nasser's 1952 coup, providing broad context for his discussion."

Dr. Steven Cook appears on Charlie Rose to discuss the recent resignations of Turkey's top military officers.

Dr. Steven Cook speaks on the future of U.S.-Israeli relations on PBS NewsHour, "The Rundown."

Dr. Steven Cook appears on WorldFocus to discuss resumed negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.

A look at Hosni Mubarak's meeting with President Obama in Washington with Steven Cook of The Council on Foreign Relations and Michele Dunne of The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on Charlie Rose.