A small peace for the Middle East

Authors
Hertzberg, A
Citation
A. Hertzberg, A small peace for the Middle East, FOREIGN AFF, 80(1), 2001, pp. 139
Categorie Soggetti
Politucal Science & public Administration
Journal title
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
ISSN journal
00157120 → ACNP
Volume
80
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0015-7120(200101/02)80:1<139:ASPFTM>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
At the heart of the conflict in the Middle East stand two irreconcilable id eologies: Zionism and the Palestinian dream of a homeland. Adherents on eit her side cannot accept the demands of the other, so perfect peace remains a fantasy. But another solution exists: to abandon grand plans and muddle fo rward. Piecemeal solutions can succeed where ambitious strategies have fail ed. Indeed, they are now the only option.