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Egypt’s Revolution is at a Crossroads
December 14, 2012
In the final analysis, Egypt, like many other Arab Spring states, is going to go through several upheavals before it can settle down. This is not a matter of one or two years; it could take decades before we see real continuity and stability in Egypt, and for that matter, in any other Arab state [...]
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Foreign Policy in the US Elections
October 23, 2012
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Developments in Syria Will Impact Turkey
October 19, 2012
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Sanctions on Iran Must Continue
October 18, 2012
By all estimates, international sanctions on Iran have been working, but so far it is not enough to convince them to stop their nuclear program or meet the demands of the IAEA. What it is going to take is an additional set of really crippling sanctions, so that the Iranians will be unable to make [...]
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The Implications of Early Elections in Israel
October 17, 2012
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Prospects for Solving the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
October 16, 2012
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How the Vice Presidential Debates Will Impact the Election
October 11, 2012
While historically the Vice Presidential debates have had no real impact on the elections, Joe Biden’s performance will be expected to make up for the weakness President Barack Obama showed in the first Presidential debate, and he must prepare himself for the onslaught that he will most likely be getting from Paul Ryan.
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Reconciling Freedom of Speech and Religious Beliefs
October 10, 2012
In the wake of protests throughout the Arab world over the production of an anti-Islamic video, the US must respect the people’s freedom of speech, but also promote the idea that it is in no one’s interest to insult another religion and advocate a policy to project the moral standing of the United States in [...]
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Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Must Be Revived
October 8, 2012
Ending expansion of the settlements is an elementary condition for Israel to show its willingness to return to negotiations, and be credible in its posture in connection with the whole peace process.
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Avoiding a Military Attack on Iran
October 3, 2012
Iran has been playing for time, time and again, while it continues to make progress on its nuclear program and stall in negotiations. Ultimately force may become necessary, although a peaceful solution is still possible if Iran is forced to make the choice between having a nuclear weapon or staying in power.