How much attention should be devoted to Israel and the Palestinians? Once upon a time, it was thought that Israel versus Arabs was the source of all instability in the Middle East. For the last 35 years there have been no state-to-state wars involving Israel. Fostering an Israeli-Palestinian deal would be a good deed, but its contribution to our overall interests would be marginal.
My advice for the next president: Show interest, but don't waste time.
(Middle East Strategy at Harvard)
My advice for the next president: Show interest, but don't waste time.
(Middle East Strategy at Harvard)
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When the West turns its back on the situation, but continues to back the security of Israel as an allied democracy in the MidEast, the Palestinians may finally get the idea that the free-lunch is over. When the aid and support are tied to real results and real acts of peace, whether it will yield peace or not, we will finally see what the Palestinians are prepared to do.
Agreed!
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