Role of US Diplomacy in the Lead-Up to the Six Day War

The outbreak of the Six Day War was primarily the outcome of tense relations between Israel and Syria during the period that preceded the war. Aware of Israel's overall military superiority, the radical Syrian regime believed that the only way to defeat the "Zionist entity" was by guerrilla warfare, termed "the people's war." The Syrian aim was to keep up continuous limited military strikes against Israel, which they determined would bring about a gradual weakening of the Jewish state's military power and political stability, eventually forcing Israel to acquiesce to Arab demands. Israel, with the unwavering backing of the United States, retaliated fiercely against the Syrian provocations - the clear policy orientation was the regime's demise. Egypt, presenting itself as the leader of the Arab world, could not remain unresponsive towards this escalating military tension and ignore Syria's political distress. President Nasser therefore decided to send troops into Sinai, followed by a bl

The outbreak of the Six Day War was primarily the outcome of the tense relations between Israel and Syria in the period preceding the war. This book details the meetings, exchanges of messages, and internal discussions right up to the outbreak of the war. It is suitable for those who are involved in Middle East studies and international relations.