We need to reject “us-versus-them” logic, in which Israel is pure and the 
Arabs are evil (or vice versa). Israel will be unable to avoid territorial withdrawals to the 1967 borders by exercising military might; US will be unable to ensure oil security through continued military occupation in the Middle East; and terrorists will be unable to destroy Israel or foist their fundamentalist ideas by force on moderate societies. In my work throughout the world, as an economist and development practitioner, I find that the vast majority of individuals and political leaders of all religions, races, and creeds are ready to work together to achieve prosperity and well being for their children. The claim by many Israelis that there are “no partners for peace” is absurd. Similarly, the claim that we are headed towards an inevitable clash of civilizations is sheer madness, propounded by people who think the worst of other groups, but don’t really know them personally. What unites us is vastly greater than what divides us.
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Arabs are evil (or vice versa). Israel will be unable to avoid territorial withdrawals to the 1967 borders by exercising military might; US will be unable to ensure oil security through continued military occupation in the Middle East; and terrorists will be unable to destroy Israel or foist their fundamentalist ideas by force on moderate societies. In my work throughout the world, as an economist and development practitioner, I find that the vast majority of individuals and political leaders of all religions, races, and creeds are ready to work together to achieve prosperity and well being for their children. The claim by many Israelis that there are “no partners for peace” is absurd. Similarly, the claim that we are headed towards an inevitable clash of civilizations is sheer madness, propounded by people who think the worst of other groups, but don’t really know them personally. What unites us is vastly greater than what divides us.For complete IIPM article click here
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