Galia Golan Libros

Focusing on the peace process following the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1967, this book analyzes both the significant breakthroughs and the notable failures encountered in attempts to resolve this complex and longstanding issue. It delves into the challenges faced by negotiators and the implications of their efforts on the broader context of the conflict, providing insights into the dynamics that continue to influence peace initiatives today.

The Prague Spring represents the peak of a prolonged and intense struggle within Czechoslovak society and its political party, which began in 1956. This period is characterized by a push for reform and greater freedoms against the backdrop of a repressive regime, highlighting the tensions and aspirations of the Czechoslovak people during a pivotal moment in their history.

The book examines the reform regime of Alexander Dubcek, focusing on the period from January 1968 when reform-minded communists took control of the Party, to the transition of power when Gustav Husak succeeded Dubcek as First Secretary. It delves into the political dynamics and key events that characterized this transformative era in Czechoslovakia's history, highlighting the challenges and aspirations of the reform movement.

This book studies in detail the reform regime of Alexander Dubcek from the assumption of power in the Party by reform-minded communists in January 1968 until Gustav Husik replaced Dubcek as First Secretary. The reform regime survived only eight months of genuine rule but it persisted for a further eight months after the Soviet invasion in an agonizing struggle for survival. One of the most impressive but little-known developments in the era of reform rule was the attempt by the Czechoslovaks to perpetuate the 'Prague Spring', to salvage something of the programme for reform, and maintain public faith in the face of Soviet occupation. Dr Golan's book (a sequel to The Czechoslovak Reform Movement, Cambridge 1971) examines the nature and effects of reform rule in nearly every area of society: the economy, the trade unions and social organizations, national and religious minorities, the cultural world, the Party, government, the legal and security systems, Slovakia, and the field of foreign Policy.

The focus of this book is to investigate the extent of Soviet involvement in the Middle East crisis. It delves into historical events and geopolitical strategies, analyzing the motivations behind Soviet actions and their impact on the region's dynamics. Through detailed research and critical examination, the author aims to shed light on the complexities of Cold War politics and their influence on Middle Eastern conflicts.

As the recent revolutions in the Middle East have demonstrated, civil society in this part of the world is on the move. The increasingly important role of non-state actors - a phenomenon of globalization- has characterized developments throughout the region, affecting the struggle for democracy and for peace. This volume brings together scholars primarily form the region to analyse the varied activities and contributions of NGOs, the private sector and the new media, from Morocco to Iran, along with the involvement of diaspora groups. The chapter on facebook in the recent Egyptian revolution captures the role of this new media while the study on similar technology in Iran outlines the barriers raised by the authorities in the current struggles there. Even the fledgling process of democratization in Saudi Arabia is driven by non-state actors while the veteran women's movements in the Maghreb serve as an example for the post-Arab spring era in those countries. Providing one of the first assessments of the role of non-state actors in the Middle East, this book will be essential reading for students of Political Science, Sociology and Civil Society, amongst others.

This autobiography chronicles the life of a versatile woman, highlighting her academic achievements and international activism for peace and women's rights. It explores her work in US intelligence, her immigration to Israel, and includes groundbreaking articles on communism, foreign policy, and women's issues, alongside personal photos.

The Soviet Union and National Liberation Movements in the Third World (1988) is a systematic comparison of Soviet theory about, and actual behaviour toward, movements for national liberation in the Third World.