Peace Process: American Diplomacy and the Arab-Israeli Conflict since 1967 » (3rd Edition)

William B. Quandt is the Edward R. Stettinius Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia,. His previous books include Between Ballots and Bullets: Algeria's Transition from Authoritarianism (1998) and Camp David: Peacemaking and Politics (1986).

"A masterful study of American diplomacy. Quandt's cogent analysis of the role of crises in defining the agenda for a succession of American presidents is built on new and original evidence. Peace Process is must reading for anyone interested in the Middle East and American foreign policy. It is an enduring study of American leadership in a troubled and important part of the world."—JaBérénice Gross Stein, University of Toronto

"Essential reading for those engaged or interested in the present Israeli-Arab peace talks."—Ambassador Itamar Rabinovich, Embassy of Israel, Washington, D.C.

"Just the right mix of good, old-fashioned narrative diplomatic history and insightful interpretation. The book truly illuminates American foreign policy regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict, but at the same time it offers thoughtful analysis and interpretation of what diplomacy and American policy is all about."—L. Carl Brown, Princeton University

PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITIONS:

"Clearly written, carefully balanced and comprehensive in scope.... Should prove invaluable to all serious students of American foreign policy."—New York Times Book Review

"A major work, whether judged by the standards of classical diplomatic history or modern political science."—Foreign Affairs

"Provides fresh insights into the complexities of creating the process and defining the substance of American foreign policymaking."—Survival

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Quandt is a senior fellow in the Foreign Policy Studies program at the Brookings Institution and was a member of the National Security Council staff during the Nixon and Carter administrations. He provides a detailed account of American policy toward the Arab-Israeli conflict, assessing each administration's initial approach to the problem of peacemaking since 1967 and the evolution of policy. Co- published with the Brookings Institution. Paper edition (unseen), $15.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Preface to the Third Edition 
1. Introduction 

PART ONE: THE JOHNSON PRESIDENCY 
2. Yellow Light: Johnson and the Crisis of May-June 1967 

PART TWO: THE NIXON AND FORD PRESIDENCIES 
3. Cross-Purposes: Nixon, Rogers, and Kissinger, 1969-72 
4. Kissinger's Diplomacy: Stalemate and War, 1972-73 
5. Step by Step: Kissinger and the Disengagement Agreements, 1974-76 

PART THREE: THE CARTER PRESIDENCY 
6. Ambition and Realism: Carter and Camp David, 1977-78 
7. Forging Egyptian-Israeli Peace 

PART FOUR: THE REAGAN AND BUSH PRESIDENCIES 
8. Cold War Revival: Who's in Charge? 
9. Back to Basics: Shultz Tries Again 
10. Getting to the Table: Bush and Baker, 1989-92 

PART FIVE: THE CLINTON PRESIDENCY 
11. Clinton the Facilitator 
12. Clinton's Finale: Distractions, Hesitation, and Frustration 

PART SIX: THE SECOND BUSH PRESIDENCY 
13. "With Us or Against Us": The Warrior President in His First Term 

PART SEVEN: CONCLUSION 
14. Challenges Facing Future Administrations 
Notes 
Bibliography 
Index