While Israeli-Palestinian peace appears farther away than ever, the US must act, beginning with the publication of the Obama Parameters.
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Category Archives: Opinion
In Israel, Proposed Asylum Seeker Policy Animates Opposition 2
A new bill provides a compassionate and economically viable alternative to Israel’s current policy on African asylum seekers More…
It’s Now Or Never For Morocco’s Feminists Reply
Morroco’s feminist movement re-adjusts its course amid calls for reform More…
Erbil and Baghdad: Impending Reconciliation? Reply
Recent Iraq-Kurdistan dealings have highlighted Kurdistan’s increasing desire for economic independence More…
The Case for a National Referendum in Israel Reply
The Palestinians have already called for a national referendum on any potential final-status agreement — in order to guarantee a lasting agreement, Israel will have to follow suit. More…
Libya, Syria, and the Resurgence of Al-Qaeda Reply
With Libya steadily approaching failed-state status and Syria engulfed in a devastating civil war, the US and its allies must redouble their efforts to combat Al-Qaeda in the Middle East and North Africa More…
For the Current Negotiations to Succeed, All Terrorism Must Stop Reply
Recent attacks in the West Bank the past few months underscore an important point: terrorism must be curbed for the current talks to make any progress. More…
The Israeli Left Should Give Netanyahu More Credit Reply
Often-criticized by his right flank, Netanyahu has exercised considerable restraint; yet where’s the love from the Left?
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Obama’s Decision and the Future of US Foreign Policy Reply
Obama’s move is a precedent in precedent-breaking, but what does it mean for US foreign policy? More…
Our Man in Ramallah? Reply
The new Palestinian Prime Minister inherits a litany of challenges; toeing the line between the US and Ramallah is just one of them.
Late on Sunday evening last week, as the last hours of Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad’s premiership were winding down, President Mahmoud Abbas appointed Rami Hamdallah, a lifelong academic, as his successor… More…
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