The One State Reality
What Is Israel/Palestine?

Michael Barnett (Edited by), Nathan J. Brown (Edited by), Marc Lynch (Edited by), Shibley Telhami (Edited by)

9781501768408

Paperback / softback, published 15 March 2023

372 pages, 9 charts - 9 Charts
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm, 0.907 kg

The One State Reality argues that a one state reality already predominates in the territories controlled by the state of Israel. The editors show that starting with the one state reality rather than hoping for a two state solution reshapes how we regard the conflict, what we consider acceptable and unacceptable solutions, and how we discuss difficult normative questions. The One State Reality forces a reconsideration of foundational concepts such as state, sovereignty, and nation; encourages different readings of history; shifts conversation about solutions from two states to alternatives that borrow from other political contexts; and provides context for confronting uncomfortable questions such as whether Israel/Palestine is an "apartheid state."