The Brink of Peace (ebook)

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"Rabinovich writes clearly and fair-mindedly about the views of both sides; his readers gain a ringside seat at Arab-Israeli diplomacy at its most difficult."--Kirkus Reviews

"This saga of missed opportunities holds valuable lessons for those seeking peace in the Middle East."--Publishers Weekly

"This valuable, well-written, objective description and analysis of an important issue will appeal to general readers of international politics as well as to students of Middle Eastern affairs."--Choice

"Rabinovich ably traces the road that Israel and Syria have traveled, and shows what may lie ahead."--Clyde Haberman, The New York Times Book Review

"The Brink of Peace is essential reading for anyone wanting to grasp the realities of the Israeli-Syrian negotiations that were the focus of U.S. Middle Eastern policy during President Clinton's first term. A brilliant diplomat with a broad knowledge of Syrian diplomatic history, former Israeli Ambassador Rabinovich guides us through the twists, turns, and ultimate frustration of his dogged efforts on behalf of peace. Written with gusto and clarity, his book combines scholarly depth with the unique perspective of a direct, key participant in the negotiations. My State Department colleagues and I felt privileged to work with the author on a regular basis for four years, and his graphic account is an important contribution to the scholarship on the vital issue of peace in the Middle East."--Warren Christopher, former U.S. Secretary of State

"A book for multiple audiences: scholars of diplomacy, the constituency of Arab and Israeli affairs, students of American diplomacy of the Clinton years, and literate people who want a narrative that goes behind the scenes of diplomacy. It is a flawless work.... Professor Rabinovich, after a distinguished career, has written his best work so far."--Fouad Ajami, The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University

"A model of its genre: a book in which an aware participant provides both the inside skinny and the larger story-both the details known only to those who were there and the historical context . . . neither burdening the reader with unnecessary information nor skimping on important facts."--Daniel Pipes, The Weekly Standard

"Provocative and insightful. . . . This book is a worthy read for those interested in this conflict beyond the superficial."--Booklist0Preface 1 Trying to Recapture Yesterday's Shadow 3 2 Israel and Syria, Rabin and Asad 14 3 First Cracks in the Ice 54 4 The Wing Beats of History 85 5 Between Amman and Damascus 120 6 The Security Dialogue 163 7 Bitter Harvest at the Wye Plantation 196 Conclusion 235 Postscript 256 Notes 265 Index 273