A path-breaking collaboration between an Israeli arms control expert and a Jordanian policy advisor, this concise book offers a frank assessment of Arab and Israeli perceptions of their security problems. Building on the bilateral and multilateral peace process, the authors propose a set of measures to increase trust between the two sides and break out of the security dilemma in which a move by one side to strengthen itself provokes the other side to do the same.

"A few procedural points that could reap real gains. A timely reminder that Israelis and Arabs are talking." - Foreign Affairs

"An unprecedented collaborative effort. . . . The authors use a simple but effective format. . . . The book has considerable merit." - Ethnic Conflict Research Digest

"Offers an insightful and well-written overview of the security perceptions of Middle East states and effectively outlines the persisting dilemmas and opposing perspectives." - Mela Notes