This book looks at the ongoing and seemingly intractable Israeli-Palestinian conflict as, at root, a struggle over land that began in the late 19th century.

Akan Malici is Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Furman University. He has authored, co-authored, and co-edited numerous books, articles, and chapters on international politics and conflict, as well as on research methodology. Among the books are U.S. Presidents and Foreign Policy Mistakes and Role Theory and Role Conflict in U.S.-Iran Relations (both coauthored with Stephen G. Walker).

1. Understanding the Conflict and Its Background

2. A Conflict Made in Europe

3. The Holy Land Becomes the Embattled Land

4. The Wars Begin

5. Towards Permanent Occupation

6. Peace Process to Nowhere

7. Into the Present

8. Towards What Outcome?