Did nukes nudge the PLO. [PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization)]

Journal Article · Tue Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1993 · Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; (United States)

OSTI ID:5674376

Cohen, A

The author presents arguments to support the belief that a factor in the partial Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation was Israel's nuclear capability. He believes that the image of Israel as an invincible nuclear power helped the Palestinians realize the necessity of seeking peaceful coexistence with Israel. The nuclear lessons of Iraq--and the specter of a mutually nuclearized future Middle East--may also have had an important impact on the Rabin government. The author also discusses some of the political implications of the joint Palestinian-Israeli recognition.

• OSTI ID: 5674376
• Journal Information: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; (United States), Journal Name: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; (United States) Vol. 49:10; ISSN BASIAP; ISSN 0096-5243
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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