Publisher's Synopsis
A panel at the 'Middle East: Glorious Past, Uncertain Future' conference discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Dr Jonathan Brown posits that the conflict is not religious, but is instead linked to power issues. Rabbi Charles Feinberg believes ethnicity is the biggest issue. Ambassador Patrick Theros traces the history of religion and state interests in the region. Ambassador Warren Clark stresses the complications of balancing the interests and holy sites of three major religions. They discuss identity politics, religious discrimination, proposed solutions, power dynamics, settlements, trust, segregation, political narratives, and democracy.