Sadat And Begin: The Domestic Politics Of Peacemaking

by Melvin A Friedlander

Overview

The architects of the Camp David process expected their efforts to become a broad and inclusive framework for peace in the Middle East. Dr. Friedlander's book demonstrates how domestic factors affecting policy decisions made in both Cairo and Jerusalem prevented Sadat and Begin from embracing a structure that would yield a more comprehensive arrangement. Sadat, for example, confronted an anti-peace movement in Egypt, strengthened by then-Vice President Mubarak's ties to the military-security establishment and his alliance with members of the Arab nation's diplomatic corps. Begin was opposed by Israeli conservatives who saw the Camp David formulas as leading to a peace that would jeopardize Israel's security. Both leaders, Dr. Friedlander concludes, were able ultimately to guide their nations toward approval of the peace initiative primarily because of their mastery of techniques of domestic intra-elite bargaining.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367302009
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/09/2020
Pages:	338
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Melvin A. Friedlander is professor of Middle East and African studies at the Defense Intelligence School. He also serves as adjunct professor of foreign affairs at the National War College and adjunct professor at Georgetown University.

Table of Contents

Westview Replica Editions — Introduction — The Struggle for a Geneva Conference — The Soviet-American Communique — Sadat's Visit to Jerusalem — The Triangular Relationship — The Triangular Relationship Deepens — Meeting at Camp David — "Peace is at Hand" — Almost — The Peacemakers