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The conflict between Palestine and Israel is one of the most highly publicized and bitter struggles in history. In this accessible and stimulating Very Short Introduction, Martin Bunton clearly explains the history of the problem, reducing it to its very essence - a modern territorial contest between two nations and one geographical territory.Providing a clear and fair exploration of the main issues, Bunton explores not only the historical basis of the conflict, but also looks at how and why partition has been so difficult and how efforts to restore peace continue today.

The new audiobook edition of this best-selling book gives a thorough and accessible account of the history behind the Palestine-Israeli conflict, its roots, and the possibilities for the future. The audiobook is divided into two parts - the first by an American rabbi and Professor of Judaism, and the second by a Palestinian lecturer on Islam. The result is a real insight into the situation, with each author giving full vent to the emotions behind the two sides of the debate - Cohn-Sherbok and El-Amini come together at the audiobook’s conclusion to debate the issues.

The Russian invasion of Crimea in 2014, subsequent war in Eastern Ukraine, and economic sanctions imposed by the West transformed European politics. The conflict did not escalate to the levels originally feared but nor was either side able to bring it to a definitive conclusion. Ukraine suffered a loss of territory but was not forced into changing its policies away from the Westward course adopted as a result of the EuroMaidan uprising of February 2014. President Putin was left supporting a separatist enclave as Russia's economy suffered significant damage.

What goes through the mind of a mother who must send her child to school across a minefield or the men who belong to groups of volunteer body collectors? In Ukraine, such questions have been part of the daily calculus of life. Greta Uehling engages with the lives of ordinary people living in and around the armed conflict over Donbas that began in 2014 and shows how conventional understandings of war are incomplete. Everyday War considers where peace can be cultivated at an everyday level.

In this urgent and timely book, Patrick Cockburn writes the first draft of the history of the current crisis in the Middle East. Here he charts the period from the recapture of Mosul in 2017 to Turkey's attack on Kurdish territory in November 2019, and recounts the new phase in the wars of disintegration that have plagued the region. The ground battle with the caliphate is perhaps over, but was this the end of the conflict that has scarred these nations for decades?

When Özlem Cekic became the first Muslim MP in the Danish Parliament, her email inbox was inundated with hate mail and threats, and her gut reaction was to delete and ignore each abusive message. But eventually, she decided to take a risk. She started replying to each message and inviting the senders to meet and engage in dialogue over coffee. And with time, understanding, and patience, she began to make a difference, both in the lives of those who hated her before even meeting her, and in her own life.

A moving, often provocative, and ultimately vital collection of firsthand accounts of people living through the Boko Haram conflict. From abducted girls to brash soldiers, and from community leaders to simple fishermen, this collection provides an insight into the realities of those living through the conflict, making this an essential cultural archive. The World Was in Our Hands covers themes of patriarchy, the economy, climate change, and corruption, to paint a picture that is much broader than what has been captured through news coverage.

"Conflict at Work? Empathy Can Smooth Ruffled Feathers" is from the October 07, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Phyllis Korkki and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Trump Vows Steps to Avoid Appearance of Business Conflicts" is from the November 30, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael D. Shear and Eric Lipton and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Russia and the United States Reach New Agreement on Syria Conflict" is from the September 10, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by David E. Sanger and Anne Barnard and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

One resort, planned as the largest in Bali, will overlook a spectacular Hindu temple. The other, in the verdant hills of West Java, will adjoin a theme park. The properties will be so luxurious, the Trump Organization says, that even an impressive five-star rating will not do them justice. So it will give them six stars instead.

"Trump's Indonesia Projects, Still Moving Ahead, Create Potential Conflicts" is from the December 31, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Richard C. Paddock and Eric Lipton and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Facebook Struggles to Put Out Online Fires in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict" is from the December 07, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter Baker and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Good Technology Investors Sue JPMorgan, Claiming Conflicts" is from the September 01, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Katie Benner and Leslie Picker and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Militants Profit off Antiquities amid Conflict" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Steven Lee Myers and Nicholas Kulish and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"Potential Conflicts Around the Globe for Trump, the Businessman-President" is from the November 26, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Richard C. Paddock, Eric Lipton, Ellen Barry, Rod Nordland, Danny Hakim and Simon Romero and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"Record 65 Million Displaced by Global Conflicts, UN Says" is from the June 20, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Somini Sengupta and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Primary Process Is Seen as in Conflict with Democracy" is from the April 09, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Jeremy W. Peters and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"World Crises Push Israeli-Palestinian Conflict off U.N. Center Stage" is from the September 22, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter Baker and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Amid Conflict, the Potential for Chinese-U.S. Cooperation" is from the November 25, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Marc Grossman and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"One More Middle East Conflict: What to Make of Donald Trump" is from the November 10, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Hubbard and Anne Barnard and narrated by Caroline Miller.