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Marwan Muasher, a prominent Jordanian diplomat, played a pivotal role in shaping Middle East peace efforts for nearly two decades. He served as Jordan’s first ambassador to Israel and as ambassador to the United States; acted as Jordan’s spokesperson during the Madrid and Washington peace talks; and held the positions of Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister for Reform. In this book, he recounts the behind-the-scenes diplomatic endeavors of the past twenty years, including initiatives that came to fruition more recently, such as the Arab Peace Initiative and the Middle East Roadmap.
Muasher’s analysis of internal Arab politics—and the successes and failures of Arab moderate forces—is grounded in unique insight and profound understanding. He evaluates unfinished reform projects and explains why current Western tactics for dealing with Islamist groups are doomed to fail. He addresses the reasons preventing Arab moderate forces from making significant progress and outlines the Arab, Israeli, and American policies that require re-examination.
Combining memoir with analysis, this book reveals the human dimensions of the Arab-Israeli conflict. It is essential reading for anyone hoping that moderate, pragmatic Arab voices will find a receptive audience amidst the heated debates currently surrounding the path to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
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