Examine Israeli peace negotiations that have taken place with Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and/or the Palestinians.

Topic: Examine Israeli peace negotiations that
have taken place with Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and/or the Palestinians. Why did
they succeed or fail? For your essay you can either do a single-case study or
compare two cases. (One way you could approach this question is to compare a
case of successful peace negotiations, e.g., Israel and Egypt, with a case of
failed negotiations, e.g., Israel and Syria).  

I need you to write 2 Sections (6 double pages) 

Section 1 (3 pages double spaced): Territorial and Strategic Interests

• Israel-Egypt Case:
• Territorial Focus on Sinai: Discuss how Egypt’s primary goal was reclaiming the Sinai
  Peninsula, an achievable objective that facilitated a clear pathway to
  peace.
• Strategic Trade-Offs: Explain how Egypt’s shift towards a U.S.-aligned stance and
  economic rebuilding made peace with Israel a strategic advantage,
  fulfilling both parties’ core objectives.
• Israel-Syria Case:
• Complexity of the Golan Heights: Explore Syria’s deep-rooted claim over the Golan Heights,
  compounded by Israel’s security needs, which made concessions
  challenging.
• Geopolitical Stance: Examine Syria’s broader role in regional conflicts, from its
  support of Palestinian groups to alliances with Iran, complicating a
  narrow focus on territory.
• Conclude by contrasting the negotiability of Egypt’s specific
  territorial claim with Syria’s broader regional ambitions, emphasizing why
  peace was feasible with Egypt but more complex with Syria.

Section 2 (3 pages double spaced): The Role of External Actors 

• Israel-Egypt Case:
• United States as a Mediator: Describe the intensive mediation by the United States,
  particularly Jimmy Carter’s role in facilitating the Camp David Accords,
  which provided external pressure and support for both parties.
• Economic Incentives and Military Aid: Discuss how the promise of substantial U.S. aid to Egypt
  helped offset potential opposition and gave Sadat a powerful incentive to
  pursue peace.
• Israel-Syria Case:
• Limited U.S. Influence: Contrast Egypt’s alignment with Syria’s Cold War alliances,
  especially with the Soviet Union, which made U.S. influence in
  negotiations less effective.
• Regional Alliances: Analyze how Syria’s connections to Iran and its support for
  Hezbollah and Palestinian groups constrained any efforts by the U.S. or
  other parties to mediate a successful agreement.