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All items tagged Middle East conflictGlobal Must Read ArticlesJune 3, 2010 | US Response to Israeli Attack too TepidThe Israeli attack on a ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza has damaged Israel’s relationship with Turkey, given Hamas a propaganda boost, and made peace talks with the Palestinian Authority even more difficult. ++ “Mr. Obama needs to state clearly that the Israeli attack was unacceptable and back an impartial international investigation.” ++ The US should also join with ... MoreJune 3, 2010 | Turkey on the BrinkIsrael-Turkey relations suffered greatly on Monday, with Prime Minister Erdogan calling the Israeli attack on an aid flotilla a “bloody massacre” and warning that “today is a turning point, nothing will be the same again.” ++ As a western-aligned democratic power, Turkey could do a great deal to bring about peace and stabilization in the region, however these comments ... MoreJuly 8, 2009 | Israel's Sea of EnemiesBiden’s words giving Israel the green light for a military strike should Iran obtain nuclear capabilities caused public discomfort. ++ Yet anything less would be irresponsible: Jewish history taught Israel it cannot wait for the worst case scenario - realization of Ahmadinejad’s threat of a nuclear attack. ++ The West must give the checks and balances of Israeli democracy the respect they deserve ... MoreMay 19, 2009 | Speaking Softly With Israel Risks a CatastropheIsrael is determined to prevent an Iranian nuclear bomb, even with military strike. ++ Such an act of preventive aggression would have disastrous consequences: it would end all Iranian hesitations to build a bomb; the Middle East would be in an uproar, with popular discontent also targeting the USA, ending Obama’s attempt at easing relations; and Israel’s popular support in the West would be ... MoreDecember 11, 2008 | The Middle East: A Bastion of HopeThe Middle East has been revamped since 2001. ++ Iraq has been transformed from an enemy to a friend; “from a brutal dictatorship to a multi-religious, multi-ethnic constitutional democracy” and can no longer pursue its nuclear arms race with Iran. ++ The Lebanese are free from the yoke of Syrian oppression and now enjoy the fruits of the Cedar Revolution. ++ Challenges still exist, ... MoreSeptember 23, 2008 | "A Peace From the Bottom Up"The Bush administration’s attempt at reconciling the Palestinian problem has been a dismal failure. ++ The peace process is unlikely to restart anytime soon; a plethora of elections, scandals, and spoilers will preclude a substantive, top-down agreement from taking shape. ++ A different approach is needed – one that works towards the “construction of a healthy and vibrant ... MoreAugust 8, 2008 | Palestinian Civil Society is the Key to PeaceRegarding the issue of Palestine, Israel, the US, and the free world overemphasized the aim to have a strong partner in the peace process, and in doing so even supported corrupt and violent leaders. ++ But the path towards peace must pursue a radically different approach and must be linked to strengthening Palestinian civil society and the rule of law in the Palestinian territories. ++ The ... MoreJuly 23, 2008 | Obama is Just what the Middle East NeedsOver the last few weeks, Obama has confused both Arabs and Israelis with his notes on Palestinian suffering and the status of Jerusalem. ++ But contrary to McCain, Obama shows basic respect for the Palestinians and admits that the Israel-Palestine conflict contributes to the region’s instability. ++ Moreover, he promises to practice active, engaged mediation between Israelis and Palestinians and ... MoreCommentsMay 31, 2012 | Dear Dmitry: Many thanks for your...October 4, 2011 | Mr. Bunnik, Developments since the...September 1, 2011 | Mr. Anzinger Regarding the history, what I...February 3, 2009 | I think the Turks have another point of view...October 31, 2008 | I understand your point of view, but looking... |
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