After decades of accusations of corruption and misrule, the Palestinian Authority is deeply unpopular among Palestinians.
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Western countries agree a two-state solution is the way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But are they willing to take action to make it happen?
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested that a Palestinian state was not on the table anytime soon.
Several nations are contemplating recognising a Palestinian state to revamp the two-state solution. However, major obstacles remain.
Four criteria are generally used to define a state in international law. From our authors’ perspective, Palestine appears to meet all four.
The Australian Labor Party has been around for more than a century. In that time, very few MPs have crossed the floor. Why does it matter so much that one did?
Recognition of Palestinian statehood was previously held out as an incentive to completing peace negotiations. But that’s changed now, and New Zealand should consider changing its position too.
In a hard-line speech, Peter Dutton has said the Albanese Government has failed to provide moral clarity on Israel and cannot see the danger that antisemitism poses to Australia.
The Albanese government’s policy has been for a two-state solution, but it has not previously embraced recognising a Palestinian state ahead of that.
In The Conversation Weekly podcast, researcher Colin Irwin explains how peace polls can help build consensus in conflict negotiations – but only if all parties are at the table.
An Australian businessman with links to the settler movement is trying to buy up about a quarter of the ancient Armenian Quarter.
The two sides got very close to a deal in the 1990s but have drifted apart since then.
While the conflict between Hamas and Israel is unique, the case of South Africa’s border war – and subsequent fall of apartheid – might offer lessons that apply to the Middle East.
The US maintains a two-state solution is still possible, but Israel’s leader – and a majority of its people – disagree.
With the Israel-Palestine conflict continuing, we asked a range of academics to nominate works that can help explain things.
New Zealand must be even-handed in its response to the catastrophe unfolding in Israel and Gaza, while still trying to keep hope of peace alive.
Support for the Palestinian cause has remained a steadfast element of South African foreign policy since the ANC came into power in 1994.
The final part of Inside the Oslo Accords, a special series for The Conversation Weekly podcast, marking 30 years since the signing of the Oslo accords.
The history of Palestinian statehood is marked by shifts in four sovereignty categories. Understanding them can shed light on the complex dynamics and key challenges in Palestine’s statehood pursuit.
Despite claims of defending democracy and shared values, the U.S.-Israel relationship is one of self-interest where the Palestinians pay the price.
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Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
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Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University
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Visiting Professor, Ethics and International Development, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Dennis Altman is a Friend of The Conversation.
Vice Chancellor's Fellow and Professorial Fellow, Institute for Human Security and Social Change, La Trobe University
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Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, Wilfrid Laurier University
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Research Assistant Professor at the School of Social and Family Dynamics, Arizona State University
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Scholar in Residence, University of Houston
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Research Fellow, Department of Politics, University of Liverpool
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Lecturer, History of Ideas, Trinity College, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts, Macquarie University
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Kronhill Senior Lecturer in East European Jewish History, Monash University
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Associate professor, American University School of International Service
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Associate Professor in Law, University of Canterbury