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Summary: Netanyahu's convincing defense of Israel
Review: This work presents a clear and convincing picture of the security and political problems of Israel. It not simply shows the justice of Israel's case but thinks through the problem of Israel's problematic relations with its neighbors in a deep way. In short it shows the shortcomings of the Arab world, their campaign of hatred and terror, the international cowardice which has supported them.
More than anything else this work gives a strong factual and analytic basis for seeing how an endangered Israel must defend itself, while working for a better future.
Not by retreat and not by submission to evil, and not by giving in to terrorism but by standing for its own freedom and dignity and demanding from others the respect it would give them, will Israel thrive in the future.
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Summary: States his perspective well
Review: While I often disagree with Binyamin Netanyahu's politics, he does a good job here making his case about Israel's unique position in the world as well as a good perspective on its history. Like many politicians, Netanyahu's tendency to over simplify complex issues into pithy quotes is occassionally irksome, but he gets his point across. In particular, Netanyahu makes good use of his experience in America to clarify many mistaken notions that some Americans hold on the Middle East.At a basic level, Netanyahu understands how little Americans understand about the crucial georgraphy of the region. For example, most Americans do not appreciate that Israel, a tiny country is smaller than the state of New Jersey. Nor do they appreciate that Israel's territory represnets less than .004% of the total area of the Middle East. Where Netanyahu really shines, is in his clear prose. Time and again he gives details that few people know. For example, why is it that nations like Syria, Libya, and Iran, some of the worlds worst human rights abusers can sit on the UN security council but Israel is the only nation excluded? Why does the EU bend over backwards to make nice to Arab dictators, refusing to speak ill of them, while heaping critisizm on the Middle East's only tiny democracy? You may not agree with his conclusions, but these are issues deserving of consideration. Where this book falls down is that it does not present you with the opinions held by both sides, of course to its credit, it does not claim to. Netanyahu never pretends to be unbiased, unlike much of the anti-Israel propaganda one can read. If you want a deep understanding of the complexity of the Middle East, this book alone will not do it. However, it will give you an understanding of a crucial perspective that many people share.
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Summary: The best book on the modern state of affairs in the Mid-East
Review: With "A Durable Peace," Bibi Netanyahu creates the most comprehensive modern account of Middle-Eastern history and politics. Few books come even close to this one, and the former Prime Minister's ideas for ending the political crisis in the region are well thought out. This book is a must for anyone who wishes to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Not only is it historicly accurate, but it's also a joy to read. Understanding the situation in Israel is critical to understanding the events of September 11, and all subsequent acts of terror. If the world had listened to Netanyahu, September 11 may have never happened. I also recommend reading his masterpiece "Fighting Terrorism", written long before terror struck America's shores.
Rating:
Summary: The best book on the modern state of affairs in the Mid-East
Review: With "A Durable Peace," Bibi Netanyahu creates the most comprehensive modern account of Middle-Eastern history and politics. Few books come even close to this one, and the former Prime Minister's ideas for ending the political crisis in the region are well thought out. This book is a must for anyone who wishes to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Not only is it historicly accurate, but it's also a joy to read. Understanding the situation in Israel is critical to understanding the events of September 11, and all subsequent acts of terror. If the world had listened to Netanyahu, September 11 may have never happened. I also recommend reading his masterpiece "Fighting Terrorism", written long before terror struck America's shores.
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