Former President Jimmy Carter has spent decades studying and writing about the myriad causes of conflict in the Middle East. In his new book We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land, the former President presents a possible solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and describes why previous peace initiatives in the region fell short. You can find out more about his foundation, The Carter Center here.

Listen to Leonard's 2006 interview with President Carter about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Listen to Leonard's 2004 interview with President Carter about his novel, The Hornet's Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War.