Daring to Deal!: Carter's Legacy, Clinton's Lessons, and Trump's Critical Path to Achieving Genuine Peace in the Middle East

This book provides a thorough analysis of the involvement of American presidents in mediating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a particular focus on the differing strategies of Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, as well as the potential implications for the Trump administration. It delves into the historical context, key events, and the interplay of power, legitimacy, and mediation in the quest for peace. The book highlights the significant contributions of Presidents Carter and Clinton in their attempts to foster peace in the Middle East:

  • Carter's Approach: President Carter is noted for his direct engagement in negotiations, exemplified by the successful Camp David Summit in 1978, which led to a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel. His focus on justice and adherence to international law, particularly UN Resolution 242, established a negotiation framework that recognized the rights of both parties involved.
  • Clinton's Challenges: Conversely, Clinton's administration encountered substantial hurdles during the Camp David II Summit in 2000. His approach lacked the moral clarity seen in Carter's efforts, which contributed to the inability to achieve a lasting peace agreement. The book suggests that Clinton's prioritization of his legacy over equitable mediation resulted in missed opportunities for resolution.

The Trump Administration's Path Forward

Transitioning to the current landscape under President Trump's leadership, the book argues that recent conflicts and humanitarian crises have created a ripe opportunity for renewed American mediation. The potential normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel could offer Palestinians a unique chance to secure statehood, contingent on their ability to unify and engage constructively in negotiations. Urgent action from the Trump administration is called for to leverage current conditions and work towards a lasting peace that respects the rights and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians. 

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Daring to Deal!: Carter's Legacy, Clinton's Lessons, and Trump's Critical Path to Achieving Genuine Peace in the Middle East

This book provides a thorough analysis of the involvement of American presidents in mediating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a particular focus on the differing strategies of Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, as well as the potential implications for the Trump administration. It delves into the historical context, key events, and the interplay of power, legitimacy, and mediation in the quest for peace. The book highlights the significant contributions of Presidents Carter and Clinton in their attempts to foster peace in the Middle East:

  • Carter's Approach: President Carter is noted for his direct engagement in negotiations, exemplified by the successful Camp David Summit in 1978, which led to a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel. His focus on justice and adherence to international law, particularly UN Resolution 242, established a negotiation framework that recognized the rights of both parties involved.
  • Clinton's Challenges: Conversely, Clinton's administration encountered substantial hurdles during the Camp David II Summit in 2000. His approach lacked the moral clarity seen in Carter's efforts, which contributed to the inability to achieve a lasting peace agreement. The book suggests that Clinton's prioritization of his legacy over equitable mediation resulted in missed opportunities for resolution.

The Trump Administration's Path Forward

Transitioning to the current landscape under President Trump's leadership, the book argues that recent conflicts and humanitarian crises have created a ripe opportunity for renewed American mediation. The potential normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel could offer Palestinians a unique chance to secure statehood, contingent on their ability to unify and engage constructively in negotiations. Urgent action from the Trump administration is called for to leverage current conditions and work towards a lasting peace that respects the rights and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians. 

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Daring to Deal!: Carter's Legacy, Clinton's Lessons, and Trump's Critical Path to Achieving Genuine Peace in the Middle East

Daring to Deal!: Carter's Legacy, Clinton's Lessons, and Trump's Critical Path to Achieving Genuine Peace in the Middle East

by Peter E. Sabella
Daring to Deal!: Carter's Legacy, Clinton's Lessons, and Trump's Critical Path to Achieving Genuine Peace in the Middle East

Daring to Deal!: Carter's Legacy, Clinton's Lessons, and Trump's Critical Path to Achieving Genuine Peace in the Middle East

by Peter E. Sabella

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This book provides a thorough analysis of the involvement of American presidents in mediating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a particular focus on the differing strategies of Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, as well as the potential implications for the Trump administration. It delves into the historical context, key events, and the interplay of power, legitimacy, and mediation in the quest for peace. The book highlights the significant contributions of Presidents Carter and Clinton in their attempts to foster peace in the Middle East:

  • Carter's Approach: President Carter is noted for his direct engagement in negotiations, exemplified by the successful Camp David Summit in 1978, which led to a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel. His focus on justice and adherence to international law, particularly UN Resolution 242, established a negotiation framework that recognized the rights of both parties involved.
  • Clinton's Challenges: Conversely, Clinton's administration encountered substantial hurdles during the Camp David II Summit in 2000. His approach lacked the moral clarity seen in Carter's efforts, which contributed to the inability to achieve a lasting peace agreement. The book suggests that Clinton's prioritization of his legacy over equitable mediation resulted in missed opportunities for resolution.

The Trump Administration's Path Forward

Transitioning to the current landscape under President Trump's leadership, the book argues that recent conflicts and humanitarian crises have created a ripe opportunity for renewed American mediation. The potential normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel could offer Palestinians a unique chance to secure statehood, contingent on their ability to unify and engage constructively in negotiations. Urgent action from the Trump administration is called for to leverage current conditions and work towards a lasting peace that respects the rights and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians. 


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798999265982
Publisher: Waterfall Books
Publication date: 06/20/2025
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 230
File size: 25 MB
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About the Author

Master's Degree in Peace & Development Studies

Table of Contents

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

A Reflection on President Carter's Final Hours

I: THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT: THE ORIGINS.

II: THE LANDSCAPE OF THE MIDDLE EAST IN THE LATE 1970s.

III: JIMMY CARTER- THE PEACEMAKER..

IV: THE 'RIPE MOMENT' FOR A SUMMIT.

V: HOW CARTER MADE CAMP DAVID SUCCESSFUL.

VI: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST FROM CAMP DAVID TO THE RISE OF BENJAMIN NETANYAHU IN 1996. 73

VII: EHUD BARAK: HOPE AND SETBACK

VIII: BILL CLINTON- THE SKILLED POLITICIAN

IX: AMERICAN POSITION ON RESOLUTION 242 (1967-1993).

VX: THE UNRIPE 'RIPENESS' TRAGEDY!

XI: CLINTON THE FACILITATOR & THE COLLAPSE OF CAMP DAVID

XII: THE ROLE OF THE AMERICAN MEDIATOR IN THE ARAB-ISRAELI PEACE PROCESS: LESSONS FROM HISTORY, CAMD DAVID I and II

XIII: FROM THE COLLAPSE OF CAMP DAVID II TO THE SECOND TRUMP PRESIDENCY-A HISTORY OF FAILED MEDIATION AND LOST OPPORTUNITIES

XIV: WHY THIS MOMENT IS RIPE FOR MEANINGFUL PEACE

XV: WHAT MUST CHANGE IN THE AMERICAN QUEST FOR PEACE

XVI: TRUMP AND THE PATH FORWARD IN THE QUEST FOR PEACE

Scene: Mar-a-Lago - A Reflection

CONCLUSION

EPILOGUE

ANNEX

B I B L I O G R A P H Y

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