Post-Colonial Settlement Strategy by Ehud Eiran (English) Paperback Book

Description: Post-Colonial Settlement Strategy by Ehud Eiran Ehud Eiran compares three major settlement projects Israel in the West Bank and Gaza, Morocco in Western Sahara and Indonesia in East-Timor to discover why states launch settlements against international norms. He argues that post-colonial settlement projects are a distinct cluster of cases, separate from traditional colonial studies. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Settlement projects are sustained clusters of policies that allow states to strategically plan, implement and support the permanent transfer of nationals into a territory not under their sovereignty. Ehud Eiran explains why states launch settlement projects into occupied areas and introduces the international environment as an important enabling variable. By drawing comparisons between three such major projects Israel in the West Bank and Gaza, Morocco in Western Sahara and Indonesia in East-Timor Ehud Eiran classifies post-colonial settlement projects as a distinct cluster of cases that warrant a different analytical approach to traditional colonial studies. Flap What drives contemporary settlement projects in occupied territories?Settlement projects are sustained clusters of policies that allow states to strategically plan, implement and support the permanent transfer of nationals into a territory not under their sovereignty. This book explains the reasons why states launch settlement projects into occupied areas and introduces the international environment as an important enabling variable. By drawing comparisons between three such major projects - Israel in the West Bank and Gaza, Morocco in Western Sahara and Indonesia in East-Timor - Ehud Eiran classifies post-colonial settlement projects as a distinct cluster of cases that warrant a different analytical approach to traditional colonial studies.Built on a careful synthesis of existing principles in international relations theory and empirical research, the book advances a clearly formulated theoretical position on the successful launch of post-colonial settlement projects. The result yields a number of fresh insights into the relationship between conflict, territory and international norms.Ehud Eiran is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Haifa. Author Biography Ehud (Udi) Eiran is Associate Professor at the School of Political Science, University of Haifa. Eiran is a graduate of Tel-Aviv, Cambridge and Brandeis Universities, and held research appointments at Harvard Law School and Harvards Kennedy School. He was also a visiting lecturer at MITs Department of Political Science. Prior to his academic career, Eiran served as Assistant to the Foreign Policy Advisor to Israels Prime Minister. Table of Contents List of Tables; Acknowledgments; 1: Introduction; 2: Theory; 3: The Israeli Settlement Project in the West Bank and Gaza (1967-1977); 4: The Moroccan Settlement Project in the Western Sahara (1975-) and the Indonesian Settlement Project in East-Timor (1975-1999); 5: Negative Cases: India in Goa, Libya in Chad, and Mauritania in Western Sahara; 6: Conclusion; Bibliography; Endnotes. Review This is a fascinating exploration of an important and timely project: the motivations behind contemporary settlement projects in occupied territories. Eiran critiques existing explanations, offers a novel argument of his own, and provides persuasive and compelling evidence based on crucial case studies. It will appeal to a broad readership of policy makers, scholars and well-informed members of the public alike.-- "Ron E. Hassner, University of California, Berkeley" Review Quote This is a fascinating exploration of an important and timely project: the motivations behind contemporary settlement projects in occupied territories. Eiran critiques existing explanations, offers a novel argument of his own, and provides persuasive and compelling evidence based on crucial case studies. It will appeal to a broad readership of policy makers, scholars and well-informed members of the public alike. Promotional "Headline" Explores the motivations behind contemporary (post-1960) settlement projects into occupied territories Description for Reader Explores the motivations behind contemporary (post-1960) settlement projects into occupied territories Settlement projects are sustained clusters of policies that allow states to strategically plan, implement and support the permanent transfer of nationals into a territory not under their sovereignty. Ehud Eiran explains why states launch settlement projects into occupied areas and introduces the international environment as an important enabling variable. By drawing comparisons between three such major projects - Israel in the West Bank and Gaza, Morocco in Western Sahara and Indonesia in East-Timor - Ehud Eiran classifies post-colonial settlement projects as a distinct cluster of cases that warrant a different analytical approach to traditional colonial studies. Built on a careful synthesis of existing principles in international relations theory and empirical research, the book advances a clearly formulated theoretical position on the launch of post-colonial settlement projects. The result yields a number of fresh insights into the relationship between conflict, territory and international norms. Key Features Explains what motivates states to launch post-colonial settlement projects, against international trends and norms Analyses three major post-colonial settlement projects (Israel, Morocco, Indonesia): one of the first books to place these projects in a comparative perspective Also analyses three cases where states considered settlements but did not launch projects: India in Goa, Libya in Chad and Mauritania in Western Sahara Argues that post-colonial settlement projects should be treated as a distinct category of cases, breaking with current work that views them as traditional colonial projects Feature Explains what motivates states to launch post-colonial settlement projects, against international trends and norms Provides insight into the relationship between conflict, territory, and international norms Analyses three major post-colonial settlement projects (Israel, Morocco and Indonesia): one of the first books to place these projects in a comparative perspective Also analyses three cases where states considered settlements but did not launch projects: India in Goa, Libya in Chad, and Mauritania in Western Sahara Argues that post-colonial settlement projects should be treated as a distinct category of cases, breaking with current work that views them as traditional colonial projects Description for Sales People Explains what motivates states to launch post-colonial settlement projects, against international trends and norms Analyses three major post-colonial settlement projects (Israel, Morocco and Indonesia): one of the first books to place these projects in a comparative perspective Also analyses three cases where states considered settlements but did not launch projects: India in Goa, Libya in Chad, and Mauritania in Western Sahara Argues that post-colonial settlement projects should be treated as a distinct category of cases, breaking with current work that views them as traditional colonial projects Description for Teachers/Educators International Relations; Comparative Politics; Conflict Resolution; Colonial and Postcolonial Studies; Public Policy; Urban Planning. Details ISBN1474437583 Publisher Edinburgh University Press ISBN-10 1474437583 ISBN-13 9781474437585 Format Paperback Author Ehud Eiran Pages 212 Language English DEWEY 325.3 Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-11-30 UK Release Date 2020-11-30 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2020-11-30 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-02-09 Alternative 9781474437578 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133509156;

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