West Bank

The resolution of the ongoing dispute about the West Bank and Gaza Strip will likely depend on the outcome of peace negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian leaders. As the future of the Palestinian people arguably rests on what happens after peace becomes a reality, RAND has focused on and recommended policies for economic and infrastructure development in a post-peace era.

Research conducted by: Palestine Initiative; Center for Middle East Public Policy

Commentary (12)

What Does Israel's Election Mean for Israeli-Palestinian Peace? — Jan 25, 2013

While the two-state solution may indeed be dead, its death may not necessarily be a bad thing. Rather, it could lead to an opportunity to create a more appropriate formula that can better address the complexities of the current Israeli-Palestinian impasse writes Tova Norlén.

Spending Aid to Palestinians Wisely — Aug 16, 2007

Spending Aid to Palestinians Wisely in the International Herald Tribune

Blair's Project for a New Palestine — Jul 7, 2007

Blair's Project for a New Palestine, in Project Syndicate--an association that distributes commentaries to 291 newspapers in 115 countries.

Mideast Peace: Bush Has a Job to Do — Aug 30, 2006

Published commentary by RAND staff: Mideast Peace: Bush Has a Job to Do, in International Herald Tribune.

Bombing Boon... — Jul 30, 2006

Published commentary by RAND staff: Bombing Boon... in the Washington Times.

How to Deal with Hamas — Mar 15, 2006

Published commentary by RAND staff: How to Deal with Hamas, in United Press International.

Vision for a Successful Palestine — Dec 14, 2005

Published commentary by RAND staff: Vision for a Successful Palestine in the Washington Times.

Palestinians Need More Cash — Jul 7, 2005

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Planning for Palestine — May 22, 2005

Published commentary by RAND staff.

A Chance to Clean Up the Palestinian Authority — Jan 6, 2005

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Help the PA Push Out Hamas — Jan 16, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Sitting on the Sidelines Isn't Good Enough — Mar 11, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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