This is the second in a series of three books which collectively present the work of the Jerusalem Old City Initiative, a Track Two diplomatic effort, undertaken in 2003-2014. It provides background papers on governance and security issues and presents Palestinian and Israeli partner perspectives on governance options for a special regime.
The story revolves around college professor Roger Lavoie, who, after being acquitted of serious crimes due to reasonable doubt, finds himself embroiled in a new series of unsettling events two decades later. As he emerges as the prime suspect, the tension builds around whether the police can apprehend him before his psychological unraveling escalates. The narrative explores themes of justice, madness, and the haunting echoes of the past.
Struggling with the aftermath of her husband's suicide, infertility, and job loss, Allison Tinsley finds unexpected solace in the company of British fashion designer Basil Weatherford. Their relationship evolves as they influence each other: Allison helps Basil shed his reckless ways, while he rekindles her capacity for love and joy. Together, they navigate their emotional scars, discovering healing and hope in a world that once seemed bleak.
Bravery can transform an individual into a hero, yet it cannot erase the scars of a difficult history. The narrative explores the complexities of redemption and the struggle to reconcile one's heroic actions with a haunting past, delving into themes of identity and personal growth. As the protagonist navigates their journey, the story highlights the ongoing battle between past mistakes and the potential for a brighter future.
A tense hostage situation unfolds as right-wing militia members and rogue police officers seize New York's City Hall, taking the mayor among their captives. With a 48-hour ultimatum to release a convicted domestic terrorist, a young FBI director faces immense pressure to devise a plan to rescue the hostages and thwart the anarchists' demands. The narrative weaves together themes of political extremism, law enforcement challenges, and the race against time in a gripping thriller.
The Jerusalem Old City Initiative
'Track II Diplomacy and Jerusalem' originates from the work of the Jerusalem Old City Initiative, a major track two conflict resolution initiative aimed at helping to resolve the conflict over Jerusalem, arguably the key stumbling block to a lasting peace between Israel and its Arab neighbours. The first in a series of three books, 'Track II Diplomacy and Jerusalem' provides the first written account of this Initiative, with contributions from leading international specialists on Jerusalem, as well as leading academics and practitioners on security, governance, holy sites, archaeology, property and economic issues. The book includes comprehensive coverage of the longstanding conflict over control and governance of this holy city and how these issues might be solved. Previously unpublished studies give important insights into key aspects of the Old City and provide a context in which to understand how the Special Regime idea developed. Presenting the information in an accessible format, this book will be a valuable resource to advanced undergraduates and above, and also practitioners with an interest in Middle East politics, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Middle East peace process.