Making sense of modern day Middle East conflicts

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British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East," which breaks down conflict in the Middle East and how it impacts today's geopolitics.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:21:49 UTC.

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