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.
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Describes three demonstration projects based on the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.
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A description of the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.
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A description of the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.
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A description of the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.
COMMENTARY
Programs in health, education, and criminal justice are essential prerequisites for a successful state. They are glimpses of the better life that lasting peace can bring for the Palestinian people, write David Aaron and C. Ross Anthony.
COMMENTARY
[Tony] Blair has the thankless task of helping Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas build institutions for a viable state, following Hamas's military takeover of Gaza, writes Robert Hunter.
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Published commentary by RAND staff: Mideast Peace: Bush Has a Job to Do, in International Herald Tribune.
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Published commentary by RAND staff: Bombing Boon... in the Washington Times.
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Published commentary by RAND staff: How to Deal with Hamas, in United Press International.
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Published commentary by RAND staff: Vision for a Successful Palestine in the Washington Times.
RESEARCH BRIEF
This research brief describes work documented in The Arc: A Formal Structure for a Palestinian State (MG-327-GG).
RESEARCH BRIEF
This research brief describes work documented in Building a Successful Palestinian State (MG-146-DCR).
COMMENTARY
Published commentary by RAND staff.
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Published commentary by RAND staff.
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Published commentary by RAND staff.
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Published commentary by RAND staff.
JOURNAL ARTICLE
In 2004, the Gaza Strip and West Bank deteriorated into intra-Palestinian violence on several occasions.
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Published commentary by RAND staff.
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This paper focuses on the question of Palestinian refugees. Its central thesis is that the major constraints impinging on a resolution of the refugee issue are less legal and political, than economic and demographic. Specifically, the paper argues that the current economic and democraphic situation in the West Bank and Gaza (WB/G) will severely limit the number of refugees who can return to Palestine and thus the options available to the…
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Discusses the causes of the intifada — the Palestinian uprising on the West Bank — as well as its evolution and institutionalization, and its ultimate goals.
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