1 The Arab-Israeli fight
2 Force as the dominant policy
3 Peace cannot be forced
4 Force, insecurity, and failure
5 Missed diplomatic opportunities
6 Changing the dominant idea
Conclusion
Notes
References
Index
Jeremy Pressman is Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Middle East Studies at the University of Connecticut. He is author of Warring Friends: Alliance Restraint in International Politics and co-author of Point of No Return: The Deadly Struggle for Middle East Peace. Pressman has held fellowships at Brandeis, Harvard, and the University of Sydney, as well as the Norwegian Nobel Institute where he was a Fulbright fellow.
'This book utterly demolishes the argument that force alone can
achieve a political solution to a conflict; and it argues cogently
that the reliance on force alone can increase the chances of more
“violence, unintended escalation, war, and greater insecurity.” How
much better off would we be if these critical lessons were applied
by our leaders.'
Daniel Kurtzer, S. Daniel Abraham Professor of Middle East Policy
Studies, Princeton University and former U.S. Ambassador to Egypt
and Israel
'Well-argued and convincing, Pressman shows the crucial limitations
of war and the reliance on military power. Pressman brilliantly
shows that the use of force often leads to counter-reactions, and
consequently, is often counter-productive.'
Hilde Henriksen Waage, Professor of History, University of Oslo
‘A respected expert on the Arab-Israeli conflict, Pressman
thoughtfully drives his conclusion home through rich analysis of
multiple episodes in the history of the conflict. Illuminating and
worth reading.'
Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development,
University of Maryland
'Clear, balanced and informative: a must-read for anyone who cares
about the region.'
Mira Sucharov, Professor of Political Science, Carleton University,
Canada
'The book skillfully draws on scholarly research, statements made
by Israeli, Palestinian, and other Arab leaders, news reports, and
additional primary and secondary sources. Written in a clear and
accessible style, The Sword Is Not Enough is a smooth read for
those well-versed in the political history of the region, and it is
also appropriate for students with basic, but limited, background
knowledge of the conflict.'
Diana B. Greenwald, Department of Political Science, City College
of New York for the International Journal of Middle East Studies
(2022), 1–3
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