| ID | 170714 |
| Title Proper | Confederation as a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Godwin, Matthew K |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article analyzes the applicability of the confederative model to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Based on a comparative examination of successful and failed federative/confederative experiences in the 20th century, it argues that applying this solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will prove highly challenging if not wholly impossible. This is mainly because of the power asymmetry between two parties; dissimilar political systems (democratic vs authoritarian/dictatorial); restricted Palestinian sovereignty; failure to recognise Jewish self-determination; and the likelihood that this arrangement will need to be imposed |
| `In' analytical Note | Israel Affairs Vol. 25, No.6, Dec 2019; p 1041-1056 |
| Journal Source | Israel Affairs Vol: 25 No 6 |
| Key Words | Conflict Resolution ; Israel ; Federation ; Peace Process ; Palestinian State ; Palestinian Authority ; Palestinian-Israeli Conflict ; Confederation of Indian Industry |