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1 online resource (iii, 47 pages) : color map (digital, PDF file) |
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Crisis Group Middle East report ; 112 |
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ICG Middle East report ; 112.
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| Contents |
The road to the UN -- Palestine at the UN : myth and reality -- Palestinian politics and the UN -- The perils of September : and beyond -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
In diplomatic lexicon, September 2011 is shorthand for a Palestinian statehood bid at the UN, ensuing Israeli and U.S. retaliation and, in fine, a train-wreck. There are legitimate fears about the fallout, but obsession with what will happen at the UN and the disproportionate energy invested in aborting it are getting in the way of clear thinking. This could well produce a cure more lethal than the ailment. Were Palestinian President Abbas to back down, he could decisively discredit his leadership, embolden his foes and trigger unrest among his people; quickly resuming peace talks as an alternative could lead to a breakdown with consequences far graver than anything that effort might induce. The focus should be on shaping a UN outcome that produces tangible gain for the Palestinians in their quest for statehood while providing some reassurance to Israelis, minimizes risks of violence or the Palestinian Authority's collapse and enshrines core principles for a two-state solution. With little time remaining, the burden has shifted to the EU to craft this compromise. It has long sought that role. Now it must live up to it |
| Notes |
12 September 2011 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Title from title screen (viewed on September 16, 2011) |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Adobe Reader |
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United Nations.
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United Nations. fast (OCoLC)fst00530351 |
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Conflict management -- Middle East
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Arab-Israeli conflict -- 1993- -- Peace.
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Arab-Israeli conflict -- Peace.
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Conflict management.
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International law.
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Diplomatic relations.
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Politics and government
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Israel.
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Palestine.
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United Nations.
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Arab-Israeli conflict.
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International politics.
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E-docs.
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Palestinian National Authority
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Palestine -- International status
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Palestine -- Politics and government -- 1948- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85097182
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Israel -- Foreign relations.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85068694
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Europe -- Foreign relations -- Middle East.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85045685
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United States -- Foreign relations -- Middle East.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh89002449
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Europe.
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Israel.
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Middle East.
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Middle East -- Palestine.
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Middle East -- Palestinian National Authority.
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United States.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
International Crisis Group.
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