by Jimmy Carter
First published 2009
Middle East peace stands within reach, according to Nobel Peace Laureate Jimmy Carter. Drawing on three decades of direct involvement in regional conflicts, Carter examines why previous peace efforts failed and identifies the encouraging signs he sees among current leaders. The former president has studied the Holy Land throughout his life and knows the key players who must participate in any lasting agreement. He traces the history of peace negotiations and explains why the current moment offers unique opportunities for success. Carter argues that broad international and regional support now exists for a comprehensive solution. The missing element remains sustained American leadership, which he believes President Barack Obama can provide. Carter outlines specific, practical steps toward achieving peace and calls for immediate action while conditions remain favorable.
Genres: history, international-relations, non-fiction, 21st-century, middle-east, current-affairs, academic, american-history
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, expert-perspective
Setting: Holy Land, Middle East
Period: 21st Century
256 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster