Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.–Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama
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Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.–Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama is a historical and analytical book by diplomat Dennis Ross that traces the evolution of U.S.–Israel relations from the Truman administration through Barack Obama’s presidency.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.–Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama Context triple: [Dennis Ross, notableWork, Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.–Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama]
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Knowing Too Much: Why the American Jewish Romance with Israel Is Coming to an End
"Knowing Too Much: Why the American Jewish Romance with Israel Is Coming to an End" is a critical work by Norman Finkelstein arguing that growing awareness of Israel’s policies has eroded traditional American Jewish support for the Israeli state.
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B.
The Samson Option: Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal and American Foreign Policy
The Samson Option: Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal and American Foreign Policy is a nonfiction book by investigative journalist Seymour Hersh that examines the history, development, and geopolitical implications of Israel’s secret nuclear weapons program and its impact on U.S. policy.
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C.
The Case for Israel
The Case for Israel is a pro-Israel advocacy book by lawyer Alan Dershowitz that defends Israel’s policies and legitimacy against common criticisms.
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D.
My Country: The Story of Modern Israel
"My Country: The Story of Modern Israel" is a historical and political account of the founding and development of the State of Israel, written from the perspective of one of its leading diplomats and statesmen.
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E.
Crossing Mandelbaum Gate: Coming of Age Between the Arabs and Israelis, 1956–1978
Crossing Mandelbaum Gate: Coming of Age Between the Arabs and Israelis, 1956–1978 is a memoir by historian Kai Bird recounting his youth in the Middle East amid the Arab-Israeli conflict, blending personal narrative with political and historical reflection.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.–Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama Target entity description: Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.–Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama is a historical and analytical book by diplomat Dennis Ross that traces the evolution of U.S.–Israel relations from the Truman administration through Barack Obama’s presidency.
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A.
Knowing Too Much: Why the American Jewish Romance with Israel Is Coming to an End
"Knowing Too Much: Why the American Jewish Romance with Israel Is Coming to an End" is a critical work by Norman Finkelstein arguing that growing awareness of Israel’s policies has eroded traditional American Jewish support for the Israeli state.
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B.
The Samson Option: Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal and American Foreign Policy
The Samson Option: Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal and American Foreign Policy is a nonfiction book by investigative journalist Seymour Hersh that examines the history, development, and geopolitical implications of Israel’s secret nuclear weapons program and its impact on U.S. policy.
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C.
The Case for Israel
The Case for Israel is a pro-Israel advocacy book by lawyer Alan Dershowitz that defends Israel’s policies and legitimacy against common criticisms.
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D.
My Country: The Story of Modern Israel
"My Country: The Story of Modern Israel" is a historical and political account of the founding and development of the State of Israel, written from the perspective of one of its leading diplomats and statesmen.
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E.
Crossing Mandelbaum Gate: Coming of Age Between the Arabs and Israelis, 1956–1978
Crossing Mandelbaum Gate: Coming of Age Between the Arabs and Israelis, 1956–1978 is a memoir by historian Kai Bird recounting his youth in the Middle East amid the Arab-Israeli conflict, blending personal narrative with political and historical reflection.
- F. None of above. chosen
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|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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history book ⓘ political analysis book ⓘ |
| analyzes |
domestic political factors in U.S.–Israel policy
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impact of U.S.–Arab relations on Israel policy ⓘ strategic dimension of U.S.–Israel alliance ⓘ |
| author | Dennis Ross NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| authorNationality | American ⓘ |
| authorProfession |
diplomat
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negotiator ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| focusesOn |
Arab–Israeli conflict
NERFINISHED
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U.S. presidential decision-making on Israel ⓘ evolution of U.S.–Israel relations ⓘ |
| genre |
history
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international relations ⓘ political science ⓘ |
| hasAuthorBackground | Middle East peace negotiator ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | pro-engagement U.S. role in Middle East peace process ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor | comprehensive survey of U.S.–Israel relations from 1940s to early 2010s ⓘ |
| perspectiveOf | American diplomat ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2015 ⓘ |
| publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWork | The Missing Peace: The Inside Story of the Fight for Middle East Peace NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting |
Israel
NERFINISHED
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United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| structure | chronological by U.S. presidency ⓘ |
| subject |
Middle East politics
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U.S. foreign policy ⓘ United States–Israel relations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
Barack Obama administration
NERFINISHED
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Bill Clinton administration NERFINISHED ⓘ Dwight D. Eisenhower administration NERFINISHED ⓘ George H. W. Bush administration NERFINISHED ⓘ George W. Bush administration NERFINISHED ⓘ Gerald Ford administration NERFINISHED ⓘ Harry S. Truman administration NERFINISHED ⓘ Jimmy Carter administration NERFINISHED ⓘ John F. Kennedy administration NERFINISHED ⓘ Lyndon B. Johnson administration NERFINISHED ⓘ Richard Nixon administration NERFINISHED ⓘ Ronald Reagan administration NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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