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BEYOND BORDERS THE COMPLEXITIES OF ISRAELPALESTINE ANTAGONISM IN THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2023(VIII-IV).04      10.31703/gsssr.2023(VIII-IV).04      Published : Dec 2023

Beyond Borders: The Complexities of Israel-Palestine Antagonism in the Modern Middle East

Abstract

    This paper offers a detailed examination of modern geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, with a focus on the complex and continuing Israel-Palestine conflict. The paper reveals the region's dynamic terrain through an examination of new powers, shifting alliances, and the activities of important state and non-state actors. Turkey, Iran, and the Gulf States have emerged as powerful powers, threatening established power structures. The conflict's complexity is exacerbated by major entities motivated by national interests and security concerns. The theoretical framework of realism is used to understand these actors' intentions and acts. The paper seeks to provide a detailed knowledge of the Middle East's geopolitical developments by diving into historical and current factors. Despite certain limits in data dependence and conflict complexity, this study provides valuable insights into the complicated tapestry of the Israel-Palestine conflict within the larger domain of international politics.

    eopolitics, Dynamics, Middle East, Israel-Palestine Conflict, Emerging Powers, State Actors

    (1) Muhammad Afaq Naveed Khan
    MS Scholar, Department of International Relations, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Sohail Ahmad
    Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Aftab Alam
    Research Fellow, Department of International Relations, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Khan, M. A. N., Ahmad, S., & Alam, A. (2023). Beyond Borders: The Complexities of Israel-Palestine Antagonism in the Modern Middle East. Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII(IV), 42-50. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2023(VIII-IV).04

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Khan, Muhammad Afaq Naveed, Sohail Ahmad, and Aftab Alam. 2023. "Beyond Borders: The Complexities of Israel-Palestine Antagonism in the Modern Middle East." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII (IV): 42-50 doi: 10.31703/gsssr.2023(VIII-IV).04

HARVARD

    HARVARD : KHAN, M. A. N., AHMAD, S. & ALAM, A. 2023. Beyond Borders: The Complexities of Israel-Palestine Antagonism in the Modern Middle East. Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII, 42-50.

MHRA

    MHRA : Khan, Muhammad Afaq Naveed, Sohail Ahmad, and Aftab Alam. 2023. "Beyond Borders: The Complexities of Israel-Palestine Antagonism in the Modern Middle East." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII: 42-50

MLA

    MLA : Khan, Muhammad Afaq Naveed, Sohail Ahmad, and Aftab Alam. "Beyond Borders: The Complexities of Israel-Palestine Antagonism in the Modern Middle East." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII.IV (2023): 42-50 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Khan, Muhammad Afaq Naveed, Ahmad, Sohail, and Alam, Aftab (2023), "Beyond Borders: The Complexities of Israel-Palestine Antagonism in the Modern Middle East", Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII (IV), 42-50

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Khan, Muhammad Afaq Naveed, Sohail Ahmad, and Aftab Alam. "Beyond Borders: The Complexities of Israel-Palestine Antagonism in the Modern Middle East." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review VIII, no. IV (2023): 42-50. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2023(VIII-IV).04