Arafat Quote by Natan Sharansky
“The central premise behind Oslo was that if Arafat were given enough legitimacy, territory, weapons and money, he would use his power to fight terror and make peace with Israel.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Political analysis, 2002
He suggests legitimizing Arafat could lead to peace, assuming he’d turn power to fight terror.
In simple terms: Legitimacy might make Arafat choose peace over terror.
Consider incentives when negotiating conflict.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diplomatic talks
- policy drafting
- peacebuilding workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks arise from legitimizing hostile leaders?
- How can trust be verified?
Assumes rational behavior despite complex motives.