Islamic Fundamentalism in the West Bank and Gaza: Muslim Brotherhood and Islamic Jihadby Ziad Abu-Amr

✍ Scribed by Review by: William B. Quandt

• Book ID: 125228286
• Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations
• Year: 1995
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 343 KB
• Volume: 74
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0015-7120
• DOI: 10.2307/20047177

✦ Synopsis

sophistication and detailed knowledge of a wide variety of sources to bear on a crucial period when the Cold War was being fought out in the Middle East. He is quick to note that neither the United States nor the Soviet Union was particu larly successful in exerting its influence in the region. In addition, the local powers quickly learned to exploit the superpower rivalry. He also vividly conveys how the Israeli challenge exacerbated inter-Arab relations. Finally, relying on Arabic sources, he gives a glimpse into the inter nal decision-making of Egypt and other Arab states, noting that they often over estimated their importance to outside powers. This well-researched and objective study is a welcome addition to serious history