Yasir Arafat Commentary

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?

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.

Israel Lobby: The Reviews Are In

Four reviewers take on John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt's controversial book on the "Israel Lobby."

A Roadmap to Nowhere

President Bush’s recently announced plan to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process fails to accord with Middle Eastern realities.

How Empty is the Glass?

Can the stalled Israel-Palestinian peace process move forward?

Jihad's Incubators

Bernard Rougier documents the disturbing rise of militant jihad among Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.

Staying the Course: Realism and the Bush Administration

Beyond securing national interests, idealistic crusades beckon; the temptation to use American power to reshape the world is quite potent.

Hubs, Spokes and Public Goods

What has really changed since last September 11? Not very much.

Facing Facts: Realism in International Diplomacy

One of the more memorable scenes in The Godfather is the summit meeting of the heads of the organized crime "Families" that control different "territories" across North America.

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May 26, 2012