In Search of a Peace Settlement [electronic resource] : Egypt and Israel between the Wars, 1967-1973 /
Gat, M.author.
This is the first examination of the Israeli and Egyptian peace process between 1967-1973, which highlights the rise and fall of Soviet influence after the Six Day War and explores how the increasing importance of America's political leadership affected the region.
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Cover; Contents; Introduction; 1 After the War: A Political Stalemate; The strategy; Israel hardens its position; The making of UN Resolution 242; The Jarring mission: tiny steps forward; Jarring is shunted aside; Conclusion; 2 The War of Attrition: The Egyptian-Israeli Front Spirals out of Control; A new US administration; Nasser goes to war; Towards the Rogers Plan; Jettisoning the Rogers Plan; Conclusion; 3 Towards the Rogers Peace Initiative; Deep-penetration strategic bombing; The Soviets are coming; The Rogers Peace Initiative; A cease-fire - at last; The Middle East transformed
Conclusion4 Sadat: Striving for a Settlement; Egyptian foreign policy takes a more flexible turn; The bid for an interim settlement; Another deadlock?; Conclusion; 5 The Moment of Decision; Will there finally be a conference?; The Russians are going; Hafez Ismail's mission: one final diplomatic effort; Conclusion; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This is the first examination of the Israeli and Egyptian peace process between 1967-1973, which highlights the rise and fall of Soviet influence after the Six Day War and explores how the increasing importance of America's political leadership affected the region.
Middle East-Politics and government.
Middle East-History.
Military history.
History, Modern.
Africa-History.
Middle Eastern Politics.
History of the Middle East.
History of Military.
Modern History.
African History.