Levant Commentary

Peace for Palestine in 2011?

Bruce Riedel | Aug 30, 2010
The peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians may fail, but they are far from doomed. Can President Obama pull it off?

A Dicey Moment

Michael O'Hanlon | Aug 30, 2010
President Obama has been pragmatic and prudent on Iraq. But let's not spend too much time celebrating transitions just yet.

Athens Meets Israel

Aristotle Tziampiris | Aug 04, 2010
Greece can play a valuable part in the Middle East by bringing Israel closer to Europe.

Preview of Controversial Israel Article

Walter Laqueur | Feb 13, 2009
The small state needs all deterrents it can obtain, but it also may have to adopt a low profile in order to survive.

Turning Abkhazia into a War

Brooke Leonard | May 08, 2008
Russia’s bad reputation in the American media may turn a spat with Georgia into a potentially explosive situation.

The Long Road to Damascus

Sara Bjerg Moller | Nov 19, 2007
As the November 26 Middle East conference draws near, some are suggesting that a deal with Syria will lead to significant progress in the region. But Damascus may not be willing or able to help.

Time to Talk to Syria?

Leon Hadar | Sep 21, 2007
The New York Times reports today that the Bush Administration is deeply divided over the recent Israeli air strikes again

Rumors of War

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Apr 02, 2007
When tensions are high, intentions are unclear and forces mobilized for battle, the possibility of an accidental incident are high.

The ISG: Illusions Surrendered Group

Antony T. Sullivan | Dec 08, 2006
The ISG report is the most important statement on U.S. foreign policy in decades. It will impact U.S. Iran policy. The reaction in Israel could surprise.

Blair's Iraq "Disaster"

Al Webb | Nov 20, 2006
Was Blair’s offhand acknowledgement of a “disaster” in Iraq a slip of the tongue or shift in strategy, signaling a post-electoral loosening of ties to the Bush Administration?

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