An Introduction to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-0-367-25762-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 144 Seiten, Format (B × H): 135 mm x 211 mm, Gewicht: 196 g

As one of the most enduring and bitter struggles we have seen in over 100 years, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a powder keg, always on the verge of exploding and drawing in the wider region, the international community at large, and, in particular, the U.S. Although the conflict is of far-reaching importance, among college students and the general public there is a dearth of knowledge about it. Many of the conversations in these audiences are animated by ongoing myths and problematic talking points. This book fills in the gaps of understanding while puncturing false dichotomies and tearing down walls of ideology or indifference. It addresses perennial questions including: When and why did the conflict start? What exactly are the claims of the contending sides? Why does peace seem unattainable? What is a likely long-term outcome and how can it be brought about in a peaceful way, doing justice to both sides? Finally, this book maintains that historic Palestine, the land between the Mediterranean and the Jordan River, must become a home for both Palestinians and Jews, with equal standings for both and without exclusive claims for either. For students, scholars, and citizens of the world, this book provides a concise and level-headed way to understand one of the most complex and vexing conflicts of our time.

Zielgruppe

General, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Malici, Akan

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Understanding the Conflict and Its Background

2.  A Conflict Made in Europe 

3.  The Holy Land Becomes the Embattled Land

4.  The Wars Begin

5. Towards Permanent Occupation

6.  Peace Process to Nowhere

7. Into the Present

 8. Towards What Outcome?

Über Autor(innen)

Akan Malici is Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Furman University. He has authored, co-authored, and co-edited numerous books, articles, and chapters on international politics and conflict, as well as on research methodology. Among the books are U.S. Presidents and Foreign Policy Mistakes and Role Theory and Role Conflict in U.S.-Iran Relations.