Palestinian nationalism Commentary

Palestine's Web 2.0

A survey of Palestinian social media suggests bad news for President Obama's peace efforts in the Middle East.

Avoiding a Failed Palestinian State

If the Palestinians want a state, Fatah and Hamas will have to start working together.

Palestine: Gaining Currency?

The Palestinians may be losing a chance at their state if they gain a currency.

Let's Make a Deal

Netanyahu and Abbas know how an agreement would look. Will it fly?

The Disconnect of Hitch-22

Is Christopher Hitchens calling for six million Jews to pack up and leave Israel?

Tunnel Vision Statesmanship

The Israelis and the Palestinians each want the whole pie for themselves. Can Netanyahu and Abbas focus on peace instead of who's the bigger victim?

Overcoming the Sisyphus Syndrome

The song remains the same on the Mideast peace talks and it's one of futility. There's no quick fix, but America can still help.

Like Second Marriages

The latest Israeli-Palestinian talks are a triumph of hope over experience. Let's just say President Obama better have a contingency plan.

Peace for Palestine in 2011?

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

Kowtowing to the Israeli Right

The United States now owns the Middle East peace process lock, stock, and barrel. America's failure would be force multiplier at a critical moment. Why Obama is the man for the job.

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May 24, 2013