Persepolis a graphic novel memoir about life of child in Iran by Marianne Satrapi is certainly an a propos read right now. This graphic novel was made into a film as well.
Persepolis is intended for young adult readers, especially those interested in careers in politics or diplomacy.
The Amazon link to Persepolis follows:
By Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games