This book examines the challenges and realities of establishing 'good neighbourly relations' between Jordan and Israel following their 1994 peace agreement. Dona J. Stewart focuses on the Jordanian perspective to analyze the decade after the treaty, exploring why the envisioned extensive network of bilateral economic, security, and societal relationships did not fully materialize as a model for other Arab nations. The work investigates the factors that hindered the development of a 'warm peace' despite the treaty's continued existence, particularly at the societal level, in the wake of the Oslo process's collapse.

The book offers a focused examination of the post-1994 Jordan-Israel peace process from the Jordanian viewpoint. It highlights the gap between the aspirations for a 'warm peace' and the actual outcomes, particularly concerning societal integration. The analysis suggests that while the treaty remained intact, the expected dividends and extensive bilateral relationships did not fully materialize, prompting a deeper look into the underlying challenges.