middle east

Offers a comprehensive history of America's involvement in the Middle East from George Washington to George W. Bush, discussing the profound impact America has had on the region's turbulent social and political history.

Examines the Middle East conflict over the past 50 years, highlighting major figures and events. Discusses the Arab-Israeli conflict, Cold War tensions, and oil reserves as reasons for U.S. involvement. (23 min.).

Highlights the steps taken toward peace between Israel and Egypt, which resulted in the signing of a historic peace treaty between the two countries on March 26, 1979 in Washington D.C.

Examines American involvement in Middle Eastern affairs and discusses British colonization after World War Two and U.S. oil interests, U.S. support for an Israeli state, and anti-U.S. terrorism.

Examines the impact of the Israel lobby on U.S. foreign policy, investigates the reasons why the U.S. provides Israel with such a high level of material and diplomatic support, and questions whether the relationship is good for America or Israel.

Based upon eyewitness accounts and interviews with high-level American, Israeli, Palestinian, and Syrian officials, the author examines the breakdown of the Camp David 2000 peace summit, blaming President Bill Clinton's impeachment issues and his lack of credibility as a reason for its failure.