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Zusatztext "This is absolutely the right time for a book of essays that reinforce the urgent necessity of lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. This book is the antidote to the fatalism and pessimism; and above all it shows that with will and courage, a solution could be found. These are serious practical essays in policy making. You can agree or disagree with all that is written. But the essential urgency of the case is undeniable and brilliantly set out here. " - Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1997-2007), Quartet Representative to the Middle East since 2007 "Now, nearly two decades after Rabin and Arafat shook hands on the White House lawn, Pathways to Peace offers a forward-looking assessment of the relationship between Israel, Palestine, and the United States. Through its diverse perspectives, this volume reminds us that cooperation must be rooted in shared responsibilities and shared benefits, and that the peace of the brave is still within reach." - President Bill Clinton "Pathways to Peace is an extraordinary expression of wisdom on the urgent need for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Europeans, as well as Israelis, Palestinians and Americans, would be well-advised to act on the smart policy recommendations in this book. Imagine the impact on a rapidly changing Middle East of Israeli-Palestinian peace!" - Javier Solana, Foreign Minister of Spain (1992-1995), Former Secretary-General of NATO (1995-1999),Former EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy (1999-2009), President of the ESADE Center for Global Economy and Geopolitics "A realistic and relevant set of cogent contributions from some of the most respected and experienced practitioners and thinkers on the Middle East peace process. This is a book not just for our leaders, but for all global citizens. Most important inventory I've read of thoughts and observations on this combustibly dangerous elusive issue." - Chuck Hagel, US Senator (1997-2009), Distinguished Professor, Georgetown University "Kurtzer and his co-authors are to be commended for their efforts. Their book is engagingly written and highly recommended." -The Israel Journal of Foreign Affairs Informationen zum Autor Samih Al Abid served as Minister of Public Work and Housing in the Palestinian Authority, as an advisor to the Palestinian Investment Fund, and as the general director of an independent development company aiming to strengthen the local economy and generate investment. He currently heads the Palestinian Housing Council. During final status negotiations with Israel, he headed the committee on borders and territory, and was a key participant in the negotiations in the Camp David, Taba, and Annapolis processes. Al Abid earned a Ph.D. in regional development planning and an M.A. in urban design.Yossi Alpher is a consultant and writer on Israel-related strategic issues, and is coeditor of the bitterlemons.net family of internet publications. Alpher served in the Israel Defense Forces as an intelligence officer, followed by service in the Mossad. From 1981 to 1995 he was associated with the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University, ultimately serving as its director. During the Camp David summit, he served as special adviser to the prime minister of Israel, concentrating on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. James A. Baker, III, served in senior government positions under three U.S. presidents. He was the nation's 61st Secretary of State under President George Bush. He was the 67th Secretary of the Treasury under President Ronald Reagan. He served as White House Chief of Staff to President Reagan during his first term. Mr. Baker's record of public service began in 1975 as Under Secretary of Commerce to President Gerald Ford. It concluded in January 1993 with his service as White House Chief of Staff and Senior Counselor to President Bush. Mr. Bake...
List of contents
Foreword; J.A.Baker III & S.Berger Introduction; D.C.Kurtzer PART I: THE REGIONAL DIMENSION Israeli-Palestinian Peace Prospects in Regional Context; W.B.Quandt The Arab Peace Initiative; M.Muasher PART II: THE ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN DIMENSIONS Israel's Strategic Dilemmas: Don't Wait for the Dust to Settle; Act Now; A.Gil Palestine as a Partner in Peace; S.A.Abid & S.Hulileh Israel and the US Role; Y.Alpher Constrained and Now Corrosive: How Palestinians View the U.S. Role; G.Khatib The Other Negotiator: The Israeli Public at the Peace Table; G.Gorenberg The Peace Process and the Palestinian National Movement; R.Malley PART III: THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEACE PROCESS Memorandum to the President: Thinking through an Israel-Palestinian Initiative; A.D.Miller Integrating the Top-Down with the Bottom-Up Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peace; R.M.Danin The Security Conundrum; P.J.Dermer & S.White American Policy, Strategy, and Tactics; D.C.Kurtzer
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"This is absolutely the right time for a book of essays that reinforce the urgent necessity of lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. This book is the antidote to the fatalism and pessimism; and above all it shows that with will and courage, a solution could be found. These are serious practical essays in policy making. You can agree or disagree with all that is written. But the essential urgency of the case is undeniable and brilliantly set out here. " - Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1997-2007), Quartet Representative to the Middle East since 2007
"Now, nearly two decades after Rabin and Arafat shook hands on the White House lawn, Pathways to Peace offers a forward-looking assessment of the relationship between Israel, Palestine, and the United States. Through its diverse perspectives, this volume reminds us that cooperation must be rooted in shared responsibilities and shared benefits, and that the peace of the brave is still within reach." - President Bill Clinton
"Pathways to Peace is an extraordinary expression of wisdom on the urgent need for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Europeans, as well as Israelis, Palestinians and Americans, would be well-advised to act on the smart policy recommendations in this book. Imagine the impact on a rapidly changing Middle East of Israeli-Palestinian peace!" - Javier Solana, Foreign Minister of Spain (1992-1995), Former Secretary-General of NATO (1995-1999),Former EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy (1999-2009), President of the ESADE Center for Global Economy and Geopolitics
"A realistic and relevant set of cogent contributions from some of the most respected and experienced practitioners and thinkers on the Middle East peace process. This is a book not just for our leaders, but for all global citizens. Most important inventory I've read of thoughts and observations on this combustibly dangerous elusive issue." - Chuck Hagel, US Senator (1997-2009), Distinguished Professor, Georgetown University
"Kurtzer and his co-authors are to be commended for their efforts. Their book is engagingly written and highly recommended." -The Israel Journal of Foreign Affairs
