11461. ANNIHILATION OR ASSIMILATION: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS IN THE ARAB-ISRAELI PEACE PROCESS. Examines the social assimilation vs. annihilation argument from the perspective of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the ongoing peace process, and the influence of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Argues that Israeli Zionist-expansionist efforts since 1967 and U.S. policy alignments with Israel delayed peace negotiations and further polarized the two sides. Considers factors prompting the peace treaty and assesses its likely endurance. 15p. 41f. 18b.