The Arab-Israeli Conflict: A Guide for the Perplexed

ISBN-13: 9781441173706 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 320 str.

Ian J Bickerton

Opis

The Arab-Israeli Conflict explains what the term "Arab-Israeli Conflict" refers to, providing an accurate and dispassionate description of the current situation, its origins, as well as the people involved and their motivations. It outlines in an accessible manner the past and present events that have led to the current divisions and hostilities.Using a thematic approach, the work examines key questions such as the importance of Jerusalem, borders and the West Bank, settlements, terrorism, Palestinian and Israeli political structures and internal divisions, the role of the United States (and other countries), the significance of ethnic identity and religion, and more.
The Arab-Israeli Conflict illuminates the nature and course of the conflict, fostering a better understanding of the current situation and what we hear in the news almost daily. Written by an expert in the field, the guide will appeal to anyone perplexed by this ongoing and seemingly intractable conflict.

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Acknowledgements
List of Maps
Preface
Introduction
1. What is the Arab-Israeli Conflict?    
2. The Situation, 2009-2011
3. What are the Core Issues?    
4. From The Oslo Accords of 1993 to 2005
5. The Media, Perplexity and the Conflict    
6. The United States and the Conflict    
7. Palestinian Refugees, the Right of Return and Israel's Security
8. Lebanon and the Conflict        
9. The 2008-09 Israel-Gaza War     
Conclusion                
Appendix One: Some Basic Facts        
Appendix Two: Some key figures        
Appendix Three: The Peace Process    Bibliography        
Index