SWP: Hamastan vs. Fatahland: A Chance for Progress in the Middle East?
This paper by Muriel Asseburg of SWP examines the divide between Fatah and Hamas in June 2007.
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This paper by Muriel Asseburg of SWP examines the divide between Fatah and Hamas in June 2007.
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Synopsis of Anat Berko's book about Palestinian suicide bombers, as well as discloses personal information about the author.
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Anthony H. Cordesman, an expert on Middle East strategic issues, says Hamas’ seizure of Gaza raises broader Middle East questions about al-Qaeda and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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With the Hamas rout of Fatah on the Gaza Strip last week, the land claimed by Palestinians now falls under the sway of three separate entities, leading to new problems and talk of at least some opportunities.
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The purge of Fatah from the Gaza Strip by the militantly Islamic Hamas movement raises new questions about how Israel and the rest of the world should deal with the Palestinians.
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Recent Mideast diplomacy has produced no breakthrough, but a new offer from Israel—an Arab-Israeli peace conference in Jerusalem—has injected some light into the picture.
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David Makovsky, an expert on Middle East diplomacy, says Israel’s Prime Minister reacted positively to the recent Riyadh Arab League declaration and is interested in negotiating with Saudi Arabia.
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A Palestinian unity government has renewed hopes for the Mideast peace process, though many experts remain pessimistic.
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The International Crisis Group (ICG) has issued a report on how to engage Hamas after the agreement with Fatah in Saudi Arabia (PDF).
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Former ambassador Martin S. Indyk says Secretary Rice’s decision to mediate between the Israelis and Palestinians marks a major change in the Bush administration’s approach to the Middle East.
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Secretary Rice agrees to wait and see if a new Palestinian unity government can meet international conditions for further talks, including recognition of Israel's right to exist.
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Robert Malley, an expert on Middle East policy, says the recent agreement between Fatah and Hamas should be encouraged as the best way to bring about an agreement with Israel.
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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s latest round of Mideast diplomacy hopes to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Yet little evidence exists to support the idea that either party to the conflict currently shares that hope.
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What are the implications of growing Pakistan-China commercial relations for the United States?
The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
The Power Surge
A groundbreaking analysis of what the changes in American energy mean for the economy, national security, and the environment. More
Two Nations Indivisible
A roadmap for the United States' greatest overlooked foreign policy challenge of our time--relations with its southern neighbor. More
Why Growth Matters
Two experts argue that despite myriad development strategies, only one can succeed in alleviating poverty in India: the overall growth of the country's economy. More
