The Politics of Change in Palestine: State-Building and Non-Violent Resistance (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780745330945)

This book contradicts the dominant myth that incompetent, corrupt, and uncompromising Palestinian decision-makers are responsible for the lasting stalemate in the Middle-East Peace Process. It highlights recent political developments in Palestine that fundamentally redefine important parameters of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Contrary to public perception, new political trends in the Palestinian Territories bolster prospects for the realisation of Palestinian national aspirations. Michael Bröning identifies key indicators which fundamentally question dominant Israeli narratives and pose an unprecedented strategic challenge to the Israeli leadership. These include the re-invention of Hamas, the reform of the Fatah movement, Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad's state-building efforts and the surge of non-violent resistance against Israel.

This persuasive book forces us to reconsider the perceived wisdom that the Palestinians are powerless to influence events as they struggle for peace.

Author: Michael Broning
ISBN-10: 0745330940
ISBN-13: 9780745330945
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2011
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.40w x 0.80d