10-Great Power Politics in the Middle East and Arab-Israeli ConflictDetente to 2020

Published: July 24, 2020, 7 a.m.

b'In this episode, we examine the history of great power politics in the Middle East and the Arab-Israeli conflict, with a focus on the period of d\\xe9tente between Washington and Moscow during the Cold War. We then assess major power relations in the region today and possible future trends. \\n\\nWhy did great power d\\xe9tente fail in the Middle East, and what impact did this failure have on the Arab-Israeli conflict and Israeli-Palestinian peace process? Can lessons from the Cold War period of d\\xe9tente be applied to contemporary politics? What is the current state of great power politics in the region, and how is it likely to change going forward? Listen to find out!'