The continuing conflict between Israel and the Arab world has expanded to the larger conflict of the East and the West. Global terrorism has given rise to the U.S.-led "War on Terrorism." The economic and domestic security of every country on earth is at risk. Why has this conflict escalated globally? Is there any hope of peace? A question-and-answer format with charts, maps, graphs, and timelines will bring you to an understanding of today's headlines. From the back cover: Randall Price, a recognized expert on the Middle East, provides an insider's perspective on what's really happening and why, using a practical question-and-answer format along with fascinating maps, charts, quick-reference sidebars, and timelines. These features make this an ideal guide to understanding the complex issues in today's headlines. Dr. Randall Price, who has a Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Studies (University of Texas), has lived in Jerusalem and done graduate studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the founder and president of World of the Bible Ministries, Inc., and the author of 20 books, including UNHOLY WAR: AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND RADICAL ISLAM. Table of Contents:
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- In short, what brought about the Arab-Israeli conflict?
- What is Zionism?
- What is Arab nationalism?
- What brought about the rise of Arab nationalism?
- How did Arab nationalism begin in Palestine?
- How did the conflict between the Jews and the Arabs begin?
- What were the conflicting positions of Jews and Arabs over Palestine?
- How did the "great powers" become involved in the conflict?
- How did the United Nations get involved in the conflict?
- What is the basis of the Jewish claim to the Land?
- What is the basis of the Arab claim to the Land?
- Who are the Palestinians?
- From where did the Palestinians originate?
- From where did the PLO and the Palestinian Authority?
- How is the Palestinian Authority funded?
- How has the Palestinian Authority presented its Intifada to the press?
- Who are the Palestinian refugees?
- Who caused the refugee problem?
- Why have the Palestinians continued to be refugees?
- How is aid to the Palestinian refugees funded?
- Is the Palestinian refugee crisis the State of Israel's responsibility?
- Why doesn't Israel want all the refugees to return?
- How many wars have been fought in the modern Middle East?
- What is the significance of Jerusalem to the Jews?
- What is the significance of Jerusalem to the Arabs?
- What is the conflict over the Temple Mount?
- Why has Jerusalem become the greatest obstacle to peace?
- What was the significance of the Camp David Peace Accord?
- What was the Oslo Peace Process?
- What caused the breakdown of the peace process?
- What is the controversy over UN Resolution 242?
- What is the Saudi Peace Plan?
- What caused the first Palestinian uprising?
- What caused the second Palestinian uprising?
- Why have there been Palestinian uprisings?
- What is happening during the second Palestinian uprising?
- What events have contributed to the rise of militancy in the Middle East?
- What was the significance of the Iranian hostage crisis to terrorism?
- Is Islam a global threat?
- What is Wahhabism and its relation to terrorism?
- Who is responsible for the terrorism in Israel?
- Why was the United States attacked on September 11, 2001?
- What is the evidence against Iraq for weapons violations?
- Why didn't the United States remove Saddam Hussein from power during the Gulf War?
- Is the U.S.-led struggle with Iraq about imperialism and an attempt to control Middle East oil?
- Does the United States have any goals beyond disarmament in Iraq?
- How are the U.S. plans against Iraq tied to a larger Middle East plan?
- Will Muslim states in the Middle East accept democracy?
- Why does Saddam Hussein want to attack Israel?
- What effect would the aftermath of a U.S.-led war against Iraq have on Israel?
- Title: Fast Facts on the Middle East Conflict
- Item#: B11421
- ISBN: 0-7369-1142-1
- Size: 198 pages
- Length: 8.00
- Width: 5.25
- Weight: 0.6
- Copyright: 2003