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The Arab- Iraraeli peace process is as old as the conflict itself which can be traced to the Balfour Declaration if not to the basle conference. Numerous attempts have been made to find solutions to the conflict. This volume presents a comprehensive review and critical assessment of the US attempts to sideline palesthenian issue under israeli/jewish pressure and factors leading to the camp david accords. The book focuses on some of the contentious issues like the involvement of Gulf states i the peace process, israeli sttlements in west bank and PLO peace strategies since its creation in 1964. Furthermore, it discusses the fahd, fez reagan plans and the saudi role in the peace process, factional fights within the PLO and outside interference especially israeli and syrian to influence developments in the palestinian movement, impact of palestinian presence in lebanon, factors which propelled israel to invade lebanon and PLO strategy to push israel out of that country. The book analyses the factors leading to the mardid Conference, oslo accords, agreeemtns on Gaza and jericho, the syrian dilemm and Egypt`s role in pushing the peace process forward. It also examihnes the crucial role of sadat that paved the way for an Arab peace offensive and the peace process subsequently. The book provides an Indian perspective to the emerging realities in one of the most volatile but significant areas of the world. ISBN : 81-7049-111-8, 453 PP, 2000.
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