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Between 1967 and 1973 there were intensive diplomatic efforts, focused mainly between Egypt and Israel, to settle the Arab-Israeli conflict. This research is the first which deals with events in the period mentioned, using materials from various archives in Washington, London and Jerusalem. Moshe Gat analyses the Israeli and Egyptian policies,with emphasis on the politicians who shaped the political process: Golda Meir, Dayan, Nasser, Sadat, Sisco, Rogers, Kissinger and Nixon. Moreover, this study examines the Israeli decision makers' conception that military power could be used as a tool to solve the conflict; no political initiative came from the Israeli side whatsoever.
From the Egyptian side the study examines the changing policy after Nasser's death. The advent of Sadat to power brought a new atmosphere to the region and actually paved the way for a settlement between Egypt and Israel. This examination highlights the rise and fall of Soviet influence after the Six Day War and looks at the increasing importance of America's political leadership in the region.
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| After the War: A Political Stalemate | p. 8 |
| The strategy | p. 8 |
| Israel hardens its position | p. 17 |
| The making of UN Resolution 242 | p. 25 |
| The Jarring mission: tiny steps forward | p. 29 |
| Jarring is shunted aside | p. 40 |
| Conclusion | p. 49 |
| The War of Attrition: The Egyptian-Israeli Front Spirals out of Control | p. 51 |
| A new US administration | p. 51 |
| Nasser goes to war | p. 57 |
| Towards the Rogers Plan | p. 62 |
| Jettisoning the Rogers Plan | p. 71 |
| Conclusion | p. 82 |
| Towards the Rogers Peace Initiative | p. 84 |
| Deep-penetration strategic bombing | p. 84 |
| The Soviets are coming | p. 89 |
| The Rogers Peace Initiative | p. 98 |
| A cease-fire - at last | p. 112 |
| The Middle East transformed | p. 121 |
| Conclusion | p. 133 |
| Sadat: Striving for a Settlement | p. 135 |
| Egyptian foreign policy takes a more flexible turn | p. 135 |
| The bid for an interim settlement | p. 152 |
| Another deadlock? | p. 170 |
| Conclusion | p. 186 |
| The Moment of Decision | p. 189 |
| Will there finally be a conference? | p. 189 |
| The Russians are going | p. 197 |
| Hafez Ismail's mission: one final diplomatic effort | p. 203 |
| Conclusion | p. 218 |
| Conclusion | p. 219 |
| Notes | p. 234 |
| Bibliography | p. 268 |
| Index | p. 282 |
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ISBN: 9780230375000
ISBN-10: 230375006
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 304
Published: 7th August 2012
Dimensions (cm): 22.2 x 14.1
x 2.2
Weight (kg): 0.48
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