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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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November 30, 2012
Palestinian Territories
Nabil Sha’ath and the Sad Story of Palestinian "Leadership"
Nabil Sha’ath has been a top Palestinian official for decades, serving as foreign minister, ambassador to the UN, planning minister, and in many other posts. He has been in the Fatah Party Central Co…
September 10, 2013
Middle East and North Africa
Israel and the Palestinians: Mr. Sha’ath Strikes Again
Today’s New York Times carries an interesting story about the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations being fostered by Secretary of State Kerry. Basically, Sha’ath has made a claim that American officials …
September 13, 2013
Israel
While Everyone Else Was Looking at Syria
Egypt. Interim president Adly Mansour extended the month-long state of emergency for two more months yesterday. A presidential spokesman explained the extension was due to recent “terrorist activit…
May 6, 2011
Israel
The End of the "Peace Process"
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal (R) talks with President Mahmoud Abbas (L) during their meeting in Cairo May 4, 2011. (Ho New/Courtesy Reuters) The agreement between Fatah and Hamas marks the end of a l…
February 13, 2014
Israel
This Week: Syria’s Machinations, Egypt’s Presidency, and Iran’s Bravado
Significant Developments Syria. Russia today presented a draft resolution on Syrian humanitarian aid access that includes a condemnation of “terrorism” to the UN Security Council. Yesterday, Russian…
