Russ Leng (political science professor at Middlebury College) presents the third class in his three-part online series, this time focusing on the Camp David Accords. The “framework for peace” between Egypt and Israel, which was mediated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, led to the most important peace agreement between Israel and an Arab state. Carter’s efforts demonstrate the difficulties of attempting to mediate between two hostile and distrustful leaders, while displaying Carter’s creativity and dogged determination to achieve an agreement. The accords were in two parts: a formula for a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, and a framework for peace between Israel and Palestinian Arabs. The first resulted in a lasting peace treaty, but how about the second part of the accord? Were all three parties truly committed to its success?

Course information and registration is available at www.friendsofsnowlibrary.org/lifetime-learning-program. You must register at least 48 hours prior to the class.