The Oslo Accords were intended to provide Palestinians with some self-governance, contain them and get the international community off their back. It was not intended to result in the creation of a full state for the Palestinians, but rather, to keep them demilitarized and limit their sovereignty.
The passing of the Jerusalem law in 1980 was the start of a strategic move to tie the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to whatever the US is struggling against at the moment, framing the issue as a battle against terrorism in order to garner support from other powers. This is in direct opposition to international law, as Israel is occupying all of Jerusalem.
The National Peace Accord in South Africa formed committees at the neighborhood, district, state and national level to bring people of all races and classes together to stop political violence and make a shift towards conflict resolution. Crossing ideological, religious and other lines can help achieve a common goal and bring people together.
The discussion centers on the problems posed by Qaddafi's leadership, particularly his personality and lack of concrete plans for his vision for Africa.
The speaker does not support the revival of the religious right, although he acknowledges the influence of religious beliefs within society. He also critiques the way in which some political leaders argue and present their opinions.
This episode discusses the creation of Northern Ireland in 1921 as a way to protect the Protestant majority and the long-standing independence movements in both Northern Ireland and Scotland. The region has a history of simmering violence between the Catholic and Protestant communities.