James Stocker

Trinity College Professor James Stocker, an expert in modern Middle East history, delves into the complexities of U.S. involvement in Arab-Israeli diplomacy. He explores the escalating tensions leading to the 1967 Six-Day War and how American interests shifted during this period. Stocker discusses President Johnson's principles and the ambiguities of UN Resolution 242, as well as the Nixon administration's strategies. He highlights the impacts of regional conflicts and the changing dynamics of Palestinian militancy, all of which shape today's ongoing negotiations.