The Lingering Conflict

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In The Lingering Conflict, Itamar Rabinovich, a former chief negotiator for Israel, offers authoritative insights into the prospects for peace in the Middle East. He provides a detailed insider account of the peace processes from 1992 to 1996, alongside a candid analysis of the disappointing developments since then. Drawing from his experiences as a negotiator and Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Rabinovich presents a valuable perspective on key players like Ehud Barak and Benjamin Netanyahu, illuminating the complex history of Arab-Israeli relations. The book assesses both the past and current state of affairs in the region while exploring the prospects for a peaceful future. Rabinovich addresses the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians as a struggle between two national movements over the same land, while also examining the broader political, cultural, and religious tensions between the Jewish state and Arab nationalism. He contextualizes the region's challenges within an international framework, analyzing America's evolving role and its diplomatic efforts. Building on his previous work on Middle Eastern geopolitics, he updates the Arab-Israeli conflict and considers the impact of recent social and political upheavals, including the Arab Spring and the responses of authoritarian regimes, on regional dynamics.