Week 15

Does a country need to send troops to be considered part of a conflict?

How did the Yom Kippur War contribute to the tensions between Arab countries and Israel?

How did the war strength its position?

How did the Cold War impact the conflict?

How has US Policy influenced the conflict?

What role should the US play in resolving the conflict? Why?

What are Washington’s primary interests in the Middle East? How important is the Israeli-Arab conflict to U.S. interests in the Middle East?

How would you characterize the history of U.S. efforts to mediate peace in the Middle East? Has there been a consistent approach to the problem? Can the United States force peace on the region if it chooses?

Is the Israeli-Palestinian problem a conflict over territory or is it a battle between faiths? What are the obstacles to peace? Is peace possible?

What is the relationship between territory and security in the modern era? Should Israel accept the emergence of a nuclear Iran?