Ehud Olmert Commentary

Palestine: Tergiversation Nation

Americans just don't get it: the Palestinians don't care about a two-state solution—and possibly never have.

Who Will Miss This Opportunity?

Everyone wants a peace deal to happen. Let's not forget all the times before that a solution slipped through the cracks. It is still the Middle East after all.

Why the Peace Process Won't Work

The proximity talks are almost certain to fail. The Israelis and Palestinians are more interested in the status quo than advancing the peace process.

Olmert's Virtues

Although Ehud Olmert has had a tough time, his tenure has seen Israel recover much of its deterrent capability. It’s now up to Netanyahu to turn this momentum into peace.

Envoys to Nowhere

Despite the excitement surrounding Obama’s selection of Richard Holbrooke and George Mitchell as peace envoys, it’s very unlikely that anything will change in the Middle East or south Asia.

A Blank Check for Israel?

Our stance on the conflict in Gaza might undermine our attempts to rein in India over November’s Mumbai attacks.

The Face of France

French Ambassador to the United States Pierre Vimont discusses the evolution of France's foreign policy under President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Are the U.S. and Russia on a Collision Course?

Last Thursday, Nixon Center President Dimitri K. Simes discussed his article in the recent issue of The National Interest. He offered both an explanation for the strained interaction, and some answers about where it is headed.

Time to Talk to Syria?

The New York Times reports today that the Bush Administration is deeply divided over the recent Israeli air strikes again

Conservative Columnist: The End of War as We Know It?

Are we merely waiting for a casus belli in the Levant this summer?

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May 26, 2012