1st Edition

An Introduction to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

By Akan Malici Copyright 2025
144 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

144 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

144 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

As one of the most enduring and bitter struggles we have seen in over 100 years, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a powder keg, always on the verge of exploding and drawing in the wider region, the international community at large, and, in particular, the U.S. Although the conflict is of far-reaching importance, among college students and the general public there is a dearth of knowledge about... Read more

1. Understanding the Conflict and Its Background

2.  A Conflict Made in Europe 

3.  The Holy Land Becomes the Embattled Land

4.  The Wars Begin

5. Towards Permanent Occupation

6.  Peace Process to Nowhere

7. Into the Present

 8. Towards What Outcome?

Biography

Akan Malici is Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Furman University. He has authored, co-authored, and co-edited numerous books, articles, and chapters on international politics and conflict, as well as on research methodology. Among the books are U.S. Presidents and Foreign Policy Mistakes and Role Theory and Role Conflict in U.S.-Iran Relations.

Praise for An Introduction to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

"This book is a crucial contribution, outlining the main issues and debates surrounding the conflict in Israel/Palestine. Especially at a time where disinformation and misconceptions abound, students and general readers interested in an academically grounded and fair assessment of the ongoing conflict would do well to read this closely." 

Dana El KurdUniversity of Richmond