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An Analysis of M akovsky's Border Proposal in Light of P alestinian Needs
Author(s) -
Wilson Andrew M.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
digest of middle east studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.225
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 1949-3606
pISSN - 1060-4367
DOI - 10.1111/dome.12051
Subject(s) - annexation , contiguity , settlement (finance) , population , geography , space (punctuation) , human settlement , political science , regional science , business , sociology , law , computer science , archaeology , demography , finance , politics , payment , operating system
The border proposal of D avid M akovsky, who, served as an advisor to M artin I ndyk during the recent Israeli‐Palestinian peace talks, is analyzed from the standpoint of viable contiguity — the degree to which the border, particularly where there is Israeli annexation of settlement blocs, offers provision for access, living space, and transportation infrastructure for the P alestinian population in adjacent areas. While at some locales his proposed border improves contiguity for Palestinians compared with the current situation unilaterally imposed by I srael, more attention needs to be given to the ways it would adversely affect the quality of life of the P alestinian population in the cities and villages adjacent to those settlement blocs. This leads to the suggestion that a more comprehensive solution to border issues will feature the establishment of joint economic zones and binational administrative authorities, which can manage the entanglement of roads and populations in ways that will maximize the potential for economic development.