Towards a Comprehensive, Just and Lasting Peace in the Middle East
Abstract
The Oslo Accords between the Palestinians and Israelis of 1993 marked a watershed in the annals of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The claims of competing nationalisms over the same territory which lay at the heart of the conflict gave way to a fresh and welcome pattern of accommodation. By recognizing each other and accepting to a degree the right to exist on national territories, a way was opened for a radical transformation in the conduct of regional affairs. Jordan and Israel concluded a Treaty of Peace in 1994. Although this was a momentous achievement reversing the history of violence in the region, it must be viewed within the overall context of the quest for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for the entire region. The obstacles to peace that are, and have been experienced along the way must be viewed within the same context. There have always been setbacks. But for Israelis and the Arabs alike, there is no viable alternative, the peace process must go on. Peace building must be stepped up. Unfortunately the quest for peace appears to be faltering. The peace process in the Middle East is in deep crisis which seems to manifest no respite. Recent events have brought the process to a grinding halt. To understand the barriers to peace in the region, this paper examines the Palestinian issue including refugees and Jerusalem, examines the history and different aspects of the issue, and develops a set of scenarios that could lead to a just and lasting peace throughout the entire region.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA401895
Entities
People
- Reda M. Albtoush
Organizations
- United States Army War College