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All items tagged NetanyahuOpen Think Tank ArticlesOctober 13, 2011 | Israel's Old Road is Rapidly Fading as Times Change in Middle EastJohn Taylor: While the Jewish state remains the strongest military power in the Middle East, it is increasingly isolated in a region undergoing dramatic political change. Israel needs to adopt a policy of engagement and dialogue with its neighbors in order to safeguard its position in the region. ... MoreAugust 11, 2011 | Turkish Delight: A Chance to Realign With the WestJames Brian Taylor: Turkey’s relations with the United States and Europe have been strained over the past two years, despite a rich history of cooperation. But the ongoing upheaval in the Middle East provides a golden opportunity for Turkey to realign itself with the US and Europe, beginning with a reconciliation with Israel. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesFebruary 22, 2012 | Netanyahu's Failures Endanger IsraelDefense Minister Ehud Barak has three conditions for war: it must delay Iran’s nuclear program; there must be minimal harm to Israel; and it must receive US and international support. ++ The Netanyahu government has had 20 months to prepare the home front but has not even built a respectable fire service. ++ Netanyahu is seen by Obama as seeking to ruin the Democrats’ reelection bid with an ... MoreJanuary 30, 2012 | Iran is a Distraction From PalestinePresident Netanyahu has turned the Iranian threat into a convenient distraction away from Israel’s settlement policy. ++ He has taken advantage of President Obama’s preoccupation with the presidential elections. ++ Both Israel’s center and left parties have now adopted a policy of unilateral disengagement from Palestinian issues. ++ The end of negotiations for a two state solution is a “badge of ... MoreNovember 4, 2010 | One Decision Away from a New Middle EastThe ongoing Palestine-Israel peace talks will decide the future of the Middle East. ++ A significant factor in this regard will be Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to remove the Jewish settlements or on the contrary, continue with their development. ++ Furthermore, his decision whether to strike Iran or wait for the US administration to deal with it will be a turning point in ... MoreApril 26, 2010 | To Achieve Peace Netanyahu Must Stop ExpansionIndirect talks between Israel and Palestine may take place in early May. ++ A freeze on new settlements must occur though it presents a challenge for Netanyahu. ++ Moreover, the prime minister must appear willing to find a solution to the ongoing conflict. ++ “If Netanyahu genuinely has this interest at heart then he must exercise his authority over his ministers and his coalition partners to ... MoreApril 15, 2010 | Netanyahu's Ideological Stalemate Is a Waste of TimeLast month’s diplomatic incident between Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu has effectively stalled negotiations between the US and Israel. ++ Critics have accused the Prime Minister of wasting time, putting ideology ahead of strategic and long-term interests, and many are calling for him to forfeit the East Jerusalem expansion and resume peace talks with Palestine. ++ “The Americans are hinting ... MoreMarch 15, 2010 | Is Netanyahu Compromising the Peace Process?Leaders claim they want to bring about peace and stability between Israel and Palestine, but they haven’t demonstrated their commitment to it. ++ Netanyahu’s actions are compromising any chance at constructive dialogue with Palestine. ++ Neither Israel nor Palestine seem ready to make the necessary concessions for a successful 2-state solution. ++ For the peace process ... MoreNovember 16, 2009 | Israel's Strategic ImperativeSyrian President Bashar Assad’s call for the resumption of negotiations with Israel, demonstrates his commitment to reaching a peace deal. ++ Netanyahu should accept his offer for talks as a peace agreement with Syria would give Israel important strategic advantages. ++ The alliance Iran is leading against Israel would weaken, Hezbollah would be reined in and Israel would gain another recognized ... MoreAugust 25, 2009 | How Israel Should Solve the Middle East ConflictPrime Minister Netanyahu must accept the idea of an end to settlements when he meets with US government officials this week. ++ Thus, Arab countries should seek to normalize their relations with the Jewish state. ++ A cessation of constructions would benefit Israel the most as “the time has come to… end the huge wastes of the settlement project.” ++ To improve ties with Muslim ... MoreAugust 25, 2009 | Middle East: A Peace Guide for the Muslim WorldMonths after President Obama’s speech in Cairo, it is still upon Muslim states to react. ++ Being the first US President credible enough to be accepted by the Palestinians, Obama called on Muslim countries to finally implement true democracy. ++ They must: 1. Convene an Arabic special summit offering Israel full diplomatic acceptance in exchange for the end of settlements; 2. Support Iraq ... MoreAugust 12, 2009 | The Two-State Solution Solves NothingThe Israeli-Palestinian consensus on the two-state solution has little meaning. ++ It is “a catchphrase divorced from… issues it is supposed to resolve.” ++ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sticks to demands for a Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty and the expulsion of Palestinian refugees. ++ Hamas pleads for a Palestinian state within the borders of 1967, and full ... MoreJune 23, 2009 | Israeli-Iranian War Becomes Very PossibleThe current demeanor of both, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could lead to war in 2010. ++ Although the leaders aim at different goals, “they are united in their apocalyptic religious visions.” ++ The probable failure of US-Iranian nuclear negotiations must result in more sanctions against Iran. ++ The international community should prepare for ... MoreJune 10, 2009 | Arab Peace Initiative an Historic Opportunity for IsraelEven though the momentum for peace in the Middle East Peace is supported by the Arab world and the US, Israel is hesitating. ++ The Arab February 13, 2009 | Israel: Two Winners in Rotation?Livni and Netayahu are like Schröder and Merkel, but may go another way. ++ Both “have won,” Livni with the largest party, Netanyahu due to the strength of the right. ++ Lieberman, leader of the secular far right, could deal with Livni at the expense of the Ministry of Defense. ++ Pres. Peres might tell the “winners” to form a rotational coalition, with two years as PM each. ++ This has ... MoreFebruary 2, 2009 | Personal Chemistry No Solution to US-Israeli DivisionThe Netanyahu-Clinton relationship in 1996-99 was seen as a clash of personalities. ++ Clinton campaigned for Peres, and Netanyahu retaliated, supporting Christian conservatives in the US. ++ All this affects the elections in Israel, with Livni pushing a line that she would be better for talking to Obama. ++ But the clash was mainly on politics, and the gap between Israeli and US policies will ... More |
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