Palestine - Peace by Piece: Transformative Conflict Resolution for Land and Trans-boundary Water Resources

Description

This book draws lessons and conclusions, based on the methodology outlined in the author's previous book, Water as a Catalyst for Peace (Routledge, 2013), and further charts the course to a more practical framework for achieving regional stability and justice. Past agreements are examined and analysed, outlining the change along the way that occurred to the land and people of Palestine. The book is written with the intention of exposing past events that led to the current situation, evaluating the current state of the conflict in light of new circumstances and the reality on the ground. Viable options are explored to seek a practical and satisfactory negotiated settlement that ensures justice and viability. In conclusion, a roadmap for future direction is proposed to achieve equitable water allocation through proper negotiation between Israel and Palestine and to ultimately settle the conflict. Water resources allocation is at the heart of this pragmatic framework and roadmap. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxxiii Historical Context—Tracing the Origins of the Problem (Ahmed Abukhater)....Pages 1-22 De-mystifying the Conflict: A Diagnostic Account of the Middle East Geopolitical Landscape (Ahmed Abukhater)....Pages 23-63 A House Divided—The Requiem for the Two-State Solution (Ahmed Abukhater)....Pages 65-92 Previous Agreements—A Chronicle of Sordid Treachery (Ahmed Abukhater)....Pages 93-129 A Pragmatic Conflict Resolution Framework (Ahmed Abukhater)....Pages 131-161 Back Matter ....Pages 163-197