One good read: Failing Peace by Sara Roy
Good morning. Welcome back to Surviving in the World (SIW), your newsletter written by CI students for anyone interested in global affairs. We always try to present select topics in global news in an easy-to-understand format.
This is Keonhee Ahn, your editor-in-chief. Today’s letter also recommends a book that addresses the long-standing Palestinian–Israeli conflict.
Brought to you by: Keonhee Ahn (’25).
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Word Count: 547 / Time: 5 minute read.
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​Failing Peace offers a human-centered look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the challenges of sustainable peace. (Source: Wardah Books)
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What it is about: “Failing Peace: Gaza and the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict" by Sara Roy is an analytical exploration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the socio-economic and political struggles of Gaza under Israeli policies.
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In the book, Roy critically examines the impacts of these policies on Gaza's society and economy, challenging conventional narratives about conflict and peace.
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Dr. Sara Roy giving a keynote speech (Source: Middle East Monitor)
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Who the author is: Sara Roy is a senior research scholar at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University, renowned for her extensive research on the Gaza Strip.
She is recognized as an expert on the Palestinian economy, humanitarian issues in the region, and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Why it’s worth reading:
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Sara Roy's work provides a unique blend of academic analysis and on-ground insights, crucial for understanding the complexities of the Israel-Hamas war.
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As members of the international community, we should move beyond just acknowledging the existence of a war to understand the reasons behind such a large-scale global conflict; Failing Peace effectively provides this insight.
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One good read: Failing Peace by Sara Roy
Good morning. Welcome back to Surviving in the World (SIW), your newsletter written by CI students for anyone interested in global affairs. We always try to present select topics in global news in an easy-to-understand format.
This is Keonhee Ahn, your editor-in-chief. Today’s letter also recommends a book that addresses the long-standing Palestinian–Israeli conflict.
Brought to you by: Keonhee Ahn (’25).
​
Word Count: 547 / Time: 5 minute read.
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Failing Peace offers a human-centered look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the challenges of sustainable peace. (Source: Wardah Books)
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​​​​​
What it is about: “Failing Peace: Gaza and the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict" by Sara Roy is an analytical exploration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the socio-economic and political struggles of Gaza under Israeli policies.
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In the book, Roy critically examines the impacts of these policies on Gaza's society and economy, challenging conventional narratives about conflict and peace.
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Dr. Sara Roy giving a keynote speech (Source: Middle East Monitor)
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Who the author is: Sara Roy is a senior research scholar at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University, renowned for her extensive research on the Gaza Strip.
She is recognized as an expert on the Palestinian economy, humanitarian issues in the region, and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Why it’s worth reading:
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Sara Roy's work provides a unique blend of academic analysis and on-ground insights, crucial for understanding the complexities of the Israel-Hamas war.
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As members of the international community, we should move beyond just acknowledging the existence of a war to understand the reasons behind such a large-scale global conflict; Failing Peace effectively provides this insight.
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