Nation Building in Palestine - The Time is Now
Abstract
If we consider the future of US National Security Strategy solely in light of the fight against international terrorism in response to the horrendous 11 September World Trade Center attack, we could fall victim to perceiving US relations in what ultimately must be multi-dimensional engagement. In fact, US Secretary of State Colin Powell declared 26 September that we do not have the luxury of dealing individually with one foreign policy issue at a time. That being said, it may seem counterintuitive to pursue relations now with a non-state, especially one in conflict with one of our closest and enduring allies, and currently perceived as one who at a minimum may condone terrorism, and at the extreme may in fact be supporting international terrorism. A plethora of studies, symposiums and conferences, and scholarly analyses have attempted to define the appropriate transformation of a Third World nation into global society. One school of thought postulates that by first developing political institutions -- those with duly elected officials, fair laws, and transparent economies that encourage social participation -- we will in turn create modern and equitable economic systems. The second school postulates that the introduction of international business -- with the associated need for greater openness for information and materials, the desire for fair taxation and a voice in price determination -- will result in a call for more democratic forms of government. In the case of Palestine, it does not matter. In fact, progress in global integration can and will be achieved pursuing both forms of development simultaneously.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA404689
Entities
People
- David G. Maclean
Organizations
- United States Army War College