Speculation on the long-term future of Israel and a Palestinian state

Marvin Baker Schaffer; Leslie Schaffer Belay

doi:10.1108/14636680810869671

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Speculation on the long-term future of Israel and a Palestinian state

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Title:	Speculation on the long-term future of Israel and a Palestinian state
Author(s):	Marvin Baker Schaffer, (Adjunct staff at RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, California, USA. Leslie Schaffer Belay is an independent consultant and also a graduate student at Hebrew College.), Leslie Schaffer Belay, (Adjunct staff at RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, California, USA. Leslie Schaffer Belay is an independent consultant and also a graduate student at Hebrew College.)
Citation:	Marvin Baker Schaffer, Leslie Schaffer Belay, (2008) "Speculation on the long-term future of Israel and a Palestinian state", foresight, Vol. 10 Iss: 2, pp.38 - 50
Keywords:	European Union, Fuels, Middle East, Nuclear power, Regional development, Religious fundamentalism
Article type:	Conceptual paper
DOI:	10.1108/14636680810869671 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Acknowledgements:	Received 7 January 2008Revised 9 January 2008Accepted 21 January 2008
Abstract:	Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to postulate a political structure for Israel and a Palestinian State 25-50 years from now. Design/methodology/approach – The paper speculates that a Middle East Union modeled after the EU could enable stability and prosperity on a scale not now envisioned. Findings – The paper speculates that oil will no longer be the global fuel of choice in 50 years. It is also speculated that long- and short-range missile defenses will be reliable unlike today's systems. These will create new opportunities for successful collaboration in the Middle East. Originality/value – The paper speculates that transportation, water, and power will be the key new elements of infrastructure needed to facilitate a Middle East Union. Nuclear desalination is postulated for the water and power and a light rail system connecting 15 cities in the Palestinian areas will be required.