The Arab Lobby and US Foreign Policy: The Two-State Solution (Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance)

The US foreign policy stance on Israel-Palestine has shifted considerably in recent years, from a position of "Israel only" to one which embraces both Israel and Palestine in a call for peace. This volume assesses why the US stance has evolved in the way that it has, concluding that while international factors cannot be overlooked, developments within the United States itself are also crucial. After years of vacillating on Palestinian national aspirations, the majority of Americans, the author notes, have come to favor the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the West Bank and the Gaza strip. Considering what accounts for changes in US policy on Israel-Palestine, this volume: delivers a thorough assessment of the role of international and domestic factors in shaping US policy in this area considers how US policy has evolved from the Camp David negotiations of the 1970s up to the occupation of Iraq in the mid 2000s explores the significance of American public opinion and the pro-Israel and Arab lobbies in the evolution of US policy The Arab Lobby and US Foreign Policy will be of interest to students and scholars of Foreign Policy and Political Science, Current Affairs and American Studies. Khalil M. Marrar is Professor at DePaul University, USA. He has served in editorial positions at the Arab Studies Quarterly and the Association of Arab-American University Graduates. The Us Foreign Policy Stance On Israel-palestine Has Shifted Considerably In Recent Years, From A Position Of Israel Only To One Which Embraces Both Israel And Palestine In A Call For Peace. This Volume Assesses Why The Us Stance Has Evolved In The Way That It Has, Concluding That While International Factors Cannot Be Overlooked, Developments Within The United States Itself Are Also Crucial.--book Jacket. Us Foreign Policy And The Two State Solution -- Public Opinion And Foreign Policy Perception -- The Effects Of The Pro-israel Lobby -- The Effects And Potential Of The Pro-arab Lobby -- Conclusion And Scenarios : Two States Versus One -- Appendix 1 : Arab Lobby Questionnaire -- Appendix 2 : Public Opinion Polling On Palestinian State -- Appendix 3 : Foreign Policy Pressure Groups -- Appendix 4 : Settler Population And Separation Map -- Appendix 5 : Pro-israel Contributions By Election Cycle -- Appendix 6 : Pro-arab Contributions By Election Cycle -- Appendix 7 : Arab American National Demographics. Khalil Marrar. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [165]-254) And Index. "The US foreign policy stance on Israel-Palestine has shifted considerably in recent years, from a position of "Israel only" to one which embraces both Israel and Palestine in a call for peace. This volume assesses why the US stance has evolved in the way that it has, concluding that while international factors cannot be overlooked, developments within the United States itself are also crucial."--Résumé de l'éditeur This book examines why the US has shifted from an "Israel only" position toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to supporting an "Israel and Palestine" formula for peace