Israel Defiant on Settlements as Peace Talks Open
2013-08-15
Advertisements My report for Inter Press on restarting peace talks while Israel says “Build, baby, build.”Continue Reading
Low Expectations Colour Obama’s Israel Trip
2013-03-19
Advertisements A broad overview of how much or how little is expected from Obama’s trip to the Middle East which starts tomorrow.Continue Reading
Making Europe Responsible
2012-12-14
Advertisements The United States may be easing up its customary pressure on Europe to go along with it in its blanket protection of Israel no matter how far Israel pushes the envelope. Early indications are that Europe just doesn’t need the pressure, they’re not going to pressure Israel anyway, despiteContinue Reading
The BDS Phenomenon
2012-04-04
Advertisements In this week’s column at Souciant, I revisit the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement in light of recent events in Brooklyn and Peter Beinart’s controversial New York Times op-ed.Continue Reading
America as Obstacle
2011-04-27
Advertisements In my latest piece at Souciant, where we continue to preview the upcoming Babylon Times site, I interview Daniel Levy of the New America Foundation on the possible September UN vote on Palestinian statehood, America’s role in the region, Israel’s drift to the right and more. Please share.Continue Reading