The book offers an insider's perspective on the failed peace negotiations between Syria and Israel following the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The author, with unique access to Rabin and a deep understanding of Syrian history and politics, reveals the complexities of the diplomatic efforts. This account sheds light on U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East and enhances comprehension of the broader Arab-Israeli peace process, highlighting the significant implications of the missed opportunity for peace.
The book explores Israel's adaptation to a shifting Middle Eastern landscape, highlighting the impacts of the Arab Spring and diminishing US influence. Itamar Rabinovich analyzes Israel's changing dynamics with key regional players, including Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, and the Palestinians, providing insights into the complexities of these relationships and their implications for Israel's future.
The narrative delves into the complexities of the Arab-Israeli conflict and the evolving peace process, incorporating significant recent events such as the Abraham Accords, the differing policies of the Trump and Biden administrations, and the impact of the Syrian civil war. It also examines Russia's military involvement in Syria, Iran's nuclear ambitions, and the ongoing political turmoil in Israel, providing a comprehensive overview of the current geopolitical landscape surrounding the conflict.
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Offering a comprehensive examination of Arab-Israeli relations since 1948, this edition delves into the peace processes from 1992 to 1996 and their subsequent challenges. Itamar Rabinovich, a former chief negotiator for Israel, provides an updated analysis of the impacts of the 2003 Iraq war, the roles of Ehud Barak and Ariel Sharon, and the increasing involvement of the United States in the region. This insightful work contributes significantly to the ongoing debate about peace in the Middle East.
The war for Lebanon -- a conflict of domestic and external forces seeking to shape and control the Lebanese entity -- began long before 1970 and unfortunately did not end in 1983. But these years, the focus of this book, form a particularly significant phase in the history of both Lebanon and its immediate environment. The events of this period unfolded through 4 distinct stages: the collapse of the Lebanese political system between 1970 and 1975; the civil war of 1975-76; the lingering crisis of the years 1976-82; and the war of 1982. This book primarily explores the interplay between Lebanon's domestic politics and developments in the larger Middle East.
"The Syrian crisis is not over yet but the period of full-fledged civil war in that country appears to be drawing to a close, and it is now possible to view this calamity with some perspective. This short book will address the following questions about the conflict: How and why did quiet demonstrations in Southern Syria develop into a brutal civil war? Why did the political opposition to the regime of Bashar al-Assad remain weak and divided? How did radical Jihadi Islamists take over the main military opposition to the Syrian regime? How did the Syrian conflict become a main arena of the Saudi-Iranian regional rivalry? What explains the ambivalent Western attitude towards the Syrian rebellion? How did US policy under the Obama administration evolve and why did both Obama and Trump decide not to make a major investment in it? How stable is the status quo? And how could the conflict re-erupt in a different form? According to Rabinovitch, the Syrian regime and its supporters (including the Russians and the Iranians) have indeed emerged as victors, but it's a limited victory at best. The Syrian state under Assad controls only about 60 percent of the national territory and the potential for renewed violence is considerable. Assad's continued survival has come at the cost of deep dependency on Iran and Russia; his is now, arguably, a vassal state. This means that the country will remain in crisis for the foreseeable future, even if the full-scale civil war phase has come to an end. In his last chapter, Rabinovich will recommend policy options for the U.S"-- Provided by publisher
State, Political Community and Foreign Relations in Modern and Contemporary Syria – Updated Enlarged Edition
406 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
Throughout the last 100 years, Syria has been a crucial hub of Middle Eastern events. As the birth place and 'pulsating heart' of Arab nationalism, and as the object of colonial and regional ambitions, Syria has been transformed into a regional power exerting influence over its neighbors. Now available in paperback, this unique bestseller sheds new light on the recent history and current politics and policies of this important Middle Eastern country. Author Itamar Rabinovich is uniquely qualified to take a panoramic view of Syria's modern history and contemporary politics. As a scholar, he spent 35 years studying Syria in diplomatic archives and through the range of sources. As a diplomat, he was Yitzhak Rabin's chief negotiator with Syria and Israel's ambassador to Washington, and thus a key participant in some of the events addressed in the book. This enlarged second edition includes a new introduction, as well as two new chapters on the Israeli-Syrian-American peace negotiations and Israel's view of the Syrian uprising. The 23 essays by Rabinovich cover the century from the eve of the First World War to the Bush Administration's row with Bashar al-Asad. The essays focus on three principal themes: the notion of a Syrian entity and its translation into a Syrian state in its current boundaries; the conflict between rival concepts of the political community that inhabits the Syrian state; and issues of foreign policy with a particular emphasis on the Syrian-Israeli conflict and peace process. The main themes of Syrian history and politics are picked up at their inception and followed through the course of the 20th century to the present day.
In The Lingering Conflict Itamar Rabinovich, a former chief negotiator for Israel, provides unique and authoritative insight into the prospects for genuine peace in the Middle East. His presentation includes a detailed insider account of the peace processes of 1992–96 and a frank dissection of the more dispiriting record since then. Rabinovich's firsthand experiences as a negotiator and as Israel's ambassador to the United States provide a valuable perspective from which to view the major players involved. Fresh analysis of ongoing situations in the region and the author's authoritative take on key figures such as Ehud Barak and Benjamin Netanyahu shed new light on the long and tumultuous history of Arab-Israeli relations. His book is a shrewd assessment of the past and current state of affairs in the Middle East, as well as a sober look at the prospects for a peaceful future. While Rabinovich explains the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians—a classic dispute between two national movements claiming the same land— The Lingering Conflict also considers the broader political, cultural, and increasingly religious conflict between the Jewish state and Arab nationalism. He approaches the troubled region in an international context, offering provocative analysis of America's evolving role and evaluation of its diplomatic performance. This book builds on the author's previous seminal work on geopolitics in the Middle East, particularly Waging Peace. As Rabinovich brings the Arab-Israeli conflict up to date, he widens the scope of his earlier insights into efforts to achieve normal, peaceful relations. And, of course, he takes full account of recent social and political tumult in the Middle East, discussing the Arab Spring uprisings—and the subsequent retaliation by dictators such as Syria's al-Asad and Libya's Qaddafi—in the context of Arab-Israeli relations.
The Middle East Contemporary Survey (MECS) serves as a definitive annual record of political developments in the Middle East, with Volume XI focusing on the significant events and trends of 1987. Established in 1977, this volume is recognized for its comprehensive analysis and serves as a crucial reference for understanding the region's political landscape during that year.
