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Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Collection of papers and keynote presentations that were delivered at a conference called "Pathways to Peace," which was held in March of 2008.
And Freedom Became a Public-square
Introduction / Assaad E. Kattan -- pt. I. The Arabic uprisings: observations, appraisals and expectations. From despair and fear into face-to-face encounter -- A possible secularism and civil society? In what form? -- The West and the Islamist alternative in the Arab world -- pt.II. The Christians of the Arab world and the region's transformation. The Christians in the Arab world -- The Christians' drainage and the 'persecution' threat -- The Christians and the 'Islamist threat' theory: reflections on Syria (1) -- The Christians and the call for change: reflections on Syria (2) -- pt. III. The Arab Christians and the promise of a contextual discourse. A possible Arabic contextual theology: why? -- The Arab Christians and the question of the political role -- The Arab Christians and the question of interreligious relationships -- The Arab Christians and the question of human rights -- The Arab Christians and the question of (national) peace -- Conclusion -- Appendix I. The Christians and the Syrian uprising: how do we deal with their fears? -- Appendix II. The Arabic Spring and the democracy of the non-democrats
Being Palestinian
What does it means to be Palestinian in the diaspora?This collection of 100 personal reflections on being Palestinian is the first book of its kind. Reflecting on Palestinian identity as it is experienced at the individual level, issues of identity, exile, refugee status, nostalgia, belonging and alienation are at the heart of the book. The contributors speak in many voices, exploring the richness and diversity of identity construction among Palestinians in the diaspora.Included are contributions from Palestinians living in the Anglo-Saxon diaspora, mainly the UK and North America. They come from a variety of professional backgrounds: business people, lawyers, judges, fiction writers, poets,...
Jerusalem the Home in Our Hearts
A recount of the author's family life story, struggles and survival in Jerusalem amidst conflict, loss, and pain within the context of the evolution of the Holy City.
The CIA and the Marshall Plan
Pisani shows how the U. S. added a Cold War Corollary to the principle of self-determination: massive foreign aid and nonmilitary covert operations to reshape war-torn Europe in the image of the U. S. She tells, for the first time, the story of the top CIA operatives who were instrumental in developing the non-military covert intervention policies of the early Cold War years and the Office of Policy Coordination that carried them out.
No Going Back
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Peacebuilding in Israeli-Palestinian Relations
Focusing on peacebuilding, this book emphasizes how "grassroots" peacebuilding efforts contribute to closing the gap between the Israeli and Palestinian national communities that have been in conflict for decades. The analysis is undertaken at the individual, pair, and entity levels. The book explores how those involved at each level view the relationship with the other and act to bring about coexistence, a shared society, or peace in a sustained way amid major challenges and an uncertain future. A strong argument is to cultivate and embrace "the habits of peace," mainly wider perspective, long-term view, compassion, dialogue, forgiveness, nonviolence, and reconciliation. An open letter to Palestinians and Israelis concludes the book, urging them to reconsider their ways and imagine a better tomorrow for themselves and future generations.
Ideology, Values, and Technology in Political Life
What are the pervasive forces for change in the modern world? Looking back on political,social, and economic upheavals of the past two hundred years, a casual observer might conclude that it has been politics alone. Conversely, Stunkel and Sarsar assert that ideology, technology, and values played equally as crucial roles then as they do now. As three of the most influential 'ideas' in the modern world-ideology, values and technology are acutely addresed in this volume in order to clarify what they are and what their significance is for political life.
Democracy in Crisis around the World
In the twenty-first century, democracies across the globe are in crisis. The strength of basic democratic institutions and core enduring political principles and values are eroding in key regions and countries. Authoritarian regimes are rising and populist leaders are emerging. Democracy in Crisis across the World weaves threads of history and politics in two parts to analyze how long this trend may last and what the future may bring. By first examining the state of democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa, the second part of the collection highlights to democratic trajectory of India, China, Russia, and the United States. Ending with a look at how the world’s governments have responded to the coronavirus pandemic, contributors argue that unless democracy is defended with resolution and nurtured with resilience, it will fall.
What Jerusalem Means to Us
Jerusalem is a distinctive city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and their adherents. It is equally special for millions of Jews and Arabs worldwide, for Israelis and Palestinians, who revere it and regard it as a precious inheritance from their ancestors, spiritual or physical or both. For the Jewish connection to Jerusalem, the main subject of this volume, Jerusalem stands as the heart of Judaism and Jewish consciousness. Additionally, Jerusalem has ideological and political significance to Jewish Israelis and to Jews worldwide. A symbol of self-determination and national independence, its possession and safety are paramount. This is anchored in the Zionist vision and program to establ...
