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11. Détente and Confrontation: The 1973 Israeli-Arab October War

Author:
Anouar Boukhars
Publication Date:
04-2001
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Columbia International Affairs Online
Abstract:
Soviet-American relationship in the 1970's entered a new phase of controversial complexity. The 1970's were expected to mark a rupture with the antagonism of the cold war period. It was expected to be an era of détente where no efforts would be spared to avoid East-West confrontations. The two superpowers manifested their intentions to expand areas of cooperation and to reduce international tension. Both the US and the Soviets were eager to start a new promising, less volatile relationship. But this exuberance was soon to fade out with the explosive crises that were to occur in the periphery.
Topic:
Cold War
Political Geography:
United States, America, Israel, and Arabia

12. A Two-level Game Analysis of the Complexities of Interstate Rivalry in the Maghreb

Author:
Anouar Boukhars
Publication Date:
05-2001
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Columbia International Affairs Online
Abstract:
By drawing on current scholarly models of two-level game theory in the arena of international negotiations, I attempted to provide insight not only into the "why" of the current impasse in the Maghreb, but also into the "how" of resolving these issues. Putnam's celebrated two level game metaphor was the intellectual inspiration in this project. Despite its limitation, it was a useful model that provided some useful language for sorting out the current complexities and deadlock of the Maghreb.
Topic:
Cold War
Political Geography:
Maghreb