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Brokers Of Deceit: How The U.S. Has Undermined Peace In The Middle East,Used
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Winner of the 2014 Lionel Trilling Book AwardAn examination of the failure of the United States as a broker in the PalestinianIsraeli peace process, through three key historical momentsFor more than seven decades the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people has raged on with no end in sight, and for much of that time, the United States has been involved as a mediator in the conflict. In this book,acclaimed historian Rashid Khalidi zeroes in on the United Statess role as the purported impartial broker in this failed peace process.Khalidi closely analyzes three historical moments that illuminate how the United States involvement has, in fact, thwarted progress toward peace between Israel and Palestine. The first moment he investigates is the Reagan Plan of 1982, when Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin refused to accept the Reagan administrations proposal to reframe the Camp David Accords more impartially. The second moment covers the period after the Madrid Peace Conference, from 1991 to 1993, during which negotiations between Israel and Palestine were brokered by the United States until the signing of the secretly negotiated Oslo accords. Finally, Khalidi takes on President Barack Obamas retreat from plans to insist on halting the settlements in the West Bank.Through indepth research into and keen analysis of these three moments, as well as his own firsthand experience as an advisor to the Palestinian delegation at the 1991 preOslo negotiations in Washington, DC, Khalidi reveals how the United States and Israel have actively colluded to prevent a Palestinian state and resolve the situation in Israels favor. Brokers of Deceit bares the truth about why peace in the Middle East has been impossible to achieve: for decades, US policymakers have masqueraded as unbiased agents working to bring the two sides together, when, in fact, they have been the agents of continuing injustice, effectively preventing the difficult but essential steps needed to achieve peace in the region.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Brokers of Deceit'? A: 'Brokers of Deceit' examines the role of the United States as a broker in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process and highlights three historical moments that reveal how U.S. involvement has hindered peace efforts.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Brokers of Deceit'? A: The book is authored by Rashid Khalidi, an acclaimed historian with expertise in Middle Eastern politics and history.
- Q: What key historical moments are analyzed in the book? A: Khalidi analyzes the 'Reagan Plan' of 1982, the negotiations following the Madrid Peace Conference from 1991 to 1993, and President Obama's stance on settlement halts in the West Bank.
- Q: How does the author support his claims in the book? A: Rashid Khalidi uses in-depth research and firsthand experience as an advisor to the Palestinian delegation during the pre-Oslo negotiations to support his analysis.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Brokers of Deceit'? A: 'Brokers of Deceit' was published on March 11, 2014.
- Q: What is the format and condition of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and is classified as 'New'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Brokers of Deceit' contain? A: 'Brokers of Deceit' contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Brokers of Deceit'? A: The title reflects the author's argument that U.S. policymakers have misrepresented their role as unbiased mediators in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict while actively perpetuating injustice.
- Q: Is 'Brokers of Deceit' suitable for readers unfamiliar with Middle Eastern politics? A: Yes, while it provides in-depth analysis, the book is accessible to general readers and those new to the subject matter.
- Q: What awards has 'Brokers of Deceit' received? A: 'Brokers of Deceit' won the Lionel Trilling Book Award in 2014, recognizing its contribution to literature and scholarship.