Description
The conflict between Israel and Palestine from the perspective of international law
Book Summary
This work offers a rigorous and up-to-date analysis of the conflict between Israel and Palestine from the perspective of international law. The reader will find a clear exposition of the key elements of the Palestinian question, the peace process of the late 20th century, and the evolution of the conflict over the last two decades. Written by a specialized professor, the book provides the legal tools necessary to understand one of the most complex controversies in current geopolitics, combining academic rigor with a didactic structure that facilitates its consultation.
What is it about?
The book addresses the persistent conflict between Israel and Palestine, considered the central axis of Middle Eastern issues. The work is structured into three major chapters that exhaustively examine the main aspects of the confrontation. The first chapter analyzes the Palestinian question in its multiple dimensions: historical development, national identity, the situation of refugees, the status of Jerusalem, and international assistance. The second chapter focuses on the late 20th-century peace process, reviewing the agreements reached and the achievements made. The third chapter addresses the gradual fading of hopes for peace, examining the violence unleashed in the two most recent decades. The work concludes with final reflections that include proposals for solutions from the perspective of international law.
Main Topics
- Analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the perspective of public international law
- Historical evolution of the Palestinian question and national identity
- Legal status of Jerusalem and the situation of Palestinian refugees
- Peace processes and international agreements of the late 20th century
- Recent violence and prospects for a negotiated solution
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of international law, international relations, and political science, as well as researchers and academics interested in the geopolitics of the Middle East. It is also highly useful for journalists, analysts, and any reader with a prior background who wishes to understand the legal foundations of the conflict beyond current headlines.
What this book contributes
- A rigorous and systematic legal analysis of a complex conflict, based on international law sources
- A clear structure that allows for an understanding of the conflict's evolution from its origins to the present day
- Solution proposals grounded in the international legal framework
- The academic authority of a specialized professor with an extensive research background
Technical Specifications
- Author: IGLESIAS VELASCO, ALFONSO J.
- Publisher: J.M. BOSCH EDITOR
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: GEOPOLITICS, INTERNATIONAL LAW
- Collection: TBD COLLECTION
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2024
- Number of pages: 372
- Weight: 710 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a reference work for those seeking a sound legal analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The author combines his experience as a professor of international law with a didactic structure that facilitates the understanding of an usually complex subject. The timeliness of the content, which covers the most recent events, and the proactive approach of the conclusions make this book a valuable tool both for academic study and for informed reflection on one of the most persistent international controversies of our time.