Israeli-Egyptian Relations, 1980-2000 / Edition 1

by Ephraim Dowek

Overview

A memoir by former diplomat Ephraim Dowek which provides a comprehensive study of the relations between Egypt and Israel from peace until the present day. This is an informative account of the author's time in Egypt as a high-level Israeli diplomat (he was eventually appointed Ambassador) and as a senior participant in a vital and important aspect of Arab-Israeli relations in the modern era, providing a personal insight into the period when Egypt and Israel entered into an era of peace.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714651620
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/01/2001
Series:	Israeli History, Politics and Society
Pages:	376
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Calling card; breaking away and points of contact; returning to Egypt; settling down; security; ambassadors and staff; social life; the Egyptian media; the remnants of the Jewish community; the struggle for normalization; invitations and visits; tourism and transport; commerce and economy; development co-operation; negotiating Palestinian autonomy; strategy and defence; presidents and prime ministers; Egypt, Israel and the world; peace, nevertheless...;epilogue.

Editorial Reviews

A former Israeli diplomat born in Egypt examines the relationship between Egypt and Israel during the past 20 years, providing personal insight into the period when Egypt and Israel entered into an era of peace. He draws on his experiences serving in various diplomatic positions in Israel and abroad, including Ambassador to the UN in Geneva and New York, Ambassador to Egypt, First Ambassador to India, and Head of the Israeli International Cooperation. Dowek is now active as a business consultant. This book is distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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