"Lukacs manages to maintain a scrupulously objective approach to a topic that is a minefield of nationalist and ideological representations. This work should establish him as one of the most reasoned scholarly authorities on the many sided aspects of the Arab-Israeli conflict."—Shofar
"Scholars of the Arab-Israeli conflict are likely to find this worthy book a handy reference source, and students will especially appreciate the chronological summary of the peace process. Recommended for general readers, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and professionals."—Choice
"Lukacs makes a strong argument that Israeli-Jordanian relations can be understood on the basis of functionalism, that is, building cooperation on the issues of low politics and steadily reinforcing them over time."—Journal of Palestinian Studies
