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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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September 25, 2016
Middle East and North Africa
A Candid Speech from President Abbas
There have been many attacks on aspects of Palestinian President Abbas’s speech to the UN General Assembly last week, but it had one saving grace: candor. Let’s take just two examples. First, Mr. …
May 1, 2017
Palestinian Territories
Palestinian President Abbas’ Washington Challenge
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas faces one of the greatest negotiating challenges of his political career on Wednesday when he meets President Trump at the White House: He must convince many skept…
February 13, 2024
Israel
Hamas and the "Two-State Solution"
News reports that Hamas will agree to the "two-state solution" actually show an effort to protect Hamas and improve its political standing.
March 13, 2014
Middle East and North Africa
Abbas and the "Right of Return" Will Defeat John Kerry
When the Kerry negotiations fail to achieve an Israeli-Palestinian peace, many observers in Europe and even some in the United States will attribute the disappointment to Israel and especially to “Is…
April 21, 2020
Nigeria
Presidential Gatekeeper and Confidant, Abba Kyari, Dies From COVID-19
On April 18, President Muhammadu Buhari announced that his chief of staff, Abba Kyari, died from COVID-19 on the previous day. This is a tragedy for Nigeria and for the administration of President Bu…
November 18, 2015
Middle East and North Africa
Abbas Admits He Said No to Israel’s Peace Offer
The question of what happened in the late 2008 Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations between Prime Minister Olmert and President Abbas has been controversial since those talks took place. But now w…