Date of Graduation
5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Political Science (MA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Political Science
Advisor/Mentor
Shirin Saeidi
Committee Member
Najib Ghadbian
Second Committee Member
Patrick J. Conge
Keywords
Abraham Accords; Arab-Israeli conflict; Israel Palestine UAE Bahrain Morocco Sudan; Palestinian Cause; Palestinian Issue; The Abrahamic Accords
Abstract
The Abrahamic Accords mark the latest phase in the peace negotiation efforts concerning the Arab-Israeli conflict. Through diplomatic maneuvers, temptations, and promises, the United States managed to persuade four Arab countries to depart from the principles of the Arab Initiative and instead sign the Abrahamic Accords, establishing full normalization treaties with Israel. Many other countries and significant powers maintain divergent perspectives on the Abrahamic Accords. After three years, The Accords offer numerous potential economic, security, and strategic benefits, with Israel standing to gain the lion's share. This thesis explores the connection between the Frustration-Aggression Theory and the ongoing violence in Palestine. It delves into the underlying motives driving the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco to join the Accords, as well as the potential incentives for other states to follow suit. Additionally, it scrutinizes the political procrastination evident in the peace process and its contemporary repercussions. Various instances are analyzed to illustrate how political procrastination and false peace contribute to escalating levels of violence.
Citation
Abdelhafez, W. (2024). Three Years of Abrahamic Accords: A Contemporary Episode of False Peace. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/5298