What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead cover image

What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead

The Great MacGuffin and the Quest for the Holy Grail

Mar 1, 2024
Explore the history of Israeli-Palestinian peace process, American diplomatic involvement, challenges in reaching peace, religious and geopolitical dynamics in conflicts, Israeli skepticism of liberal order, hurdles faced by Palestinians in statehood, complexities of Israeli settlements, and the role of American administrations in Middle East peace efforts.
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  • The Israeli-Palestinian peace process spanned decades, involving various negotiations and agreements, with American presidents playing key roles.
  • Israeli and Palestinian perspectives diverged based on historical, cultural, and geopolitical factors, impacting the negotiations and peace efforts.

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Complex History of the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process

The Israeli-Palestinian peace process has spanned decades and involved numerous negotiations and agreements. Starting with Harry Truman's early efforts, subsequent American presidents continued to push for peace, with developments like the Oslo Accords during Bill Clinton's administration and the Y River Memorandum under George W. Bush. Despite attempts, significant progress was made during secret negotiations between Israel and the PLO, leading to the establishment of the Palestinian Authority in 1994.

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