Daniel Baracskay

The Palestine Liberation Organization

Terrorism and Prospects for Peace in the Holy Land

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Produktbeschreibung

This meticulous and in-depth book chronicles the evolution of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)-one of the most powerful and influential terrorist organizations in modern Middle Eastern politics and world affairs. The Palestine Liberation Organization continues to exert considerable influence in Middle Eastern politics: ongoing hostilities between Palestinian militants and the state of Israel have affected the region significantly and continue to threaten prospects for a lasting peace. The PLO has expanded over time to encompass numerous factions that share the vision of liberating the Palestinian homeland, with aspirations for governing through self-determination. And with the PLO's financial assets estimated at $8-10 billion, it has the monetary clout to help determine the direction of affairs in the region. This book provides a thorough and systematic analysis of the historical events which culminated in the creation of the Palestine Liberation Organization. It begins with an introduction to key people, places, and events in the history of the PLO that includes the organization's creation and ideological foundations, its support base, financial structure, and recruitment strategies. Later topics include the PLO's role in the politics and affairs of specific countries, including Jordan and Lebanon; recent trends in its existence; and its evolution into being a terrorist organization.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury 3PL
• Seitenzahl: 242
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Mai 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 533g
• ISBN-13: 9780313381515
• ISBN-10: 0313381518
• Artikelnr.: 33140811

Autorenporträt

Daniel Baracskay, PhD, is associate professor of political science and public administration at Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Acronyms 1. An Introduction to the Palestine Liberation
Organization 2. The Holy Land: From Ancient to Modern Times Leading up to
the Creation of the Palestine Liberation Organization 3. The Creation of
the Palestine Liberation Organization 4. The Palestine Liberation
Organization's Pillars of Ideology and Core Belief System 5. The Evolution
of the Palestine Liberation Organization: Expansion, Deterioration, and
Exile 6. The Palestine Liberation Organization as a Terrorist Organization:
Examining Specific Incidents 7. Conclusion: Life after Exile and Recent
Trends Appendix: Research Documents Notes Index