Will U.S. Mideast Policy Take A New Turn?
2015-02-20
A new report and some statements by US officials suggest that the US can and might take some more concerted action to change Israeli positions on the occupation. Continue Reading
Christie’s Gaffe: Stating the Obvious
2014-04-02
You can say the sky is blue, but don’t say the West Bank is occupied. Continue Reading
Hope and Pessimism as Israelis and Palestinians Resume Talks
2013-10-03
Advertisements via IPS News Israeli and Palestinian negotiators returned to the negotiating table on Thursday, ready to put claims by the United States that it will engage more forcefully in the negotiating process to the test. The talks, which paused for the meetings of the United Nations General Assembly, have beenContinue Reading
Unseating the Israel Lobby
2012-11-02
Advertisements In my latest piece for Souciant, I look at the opportunity for change that exists right now. In the attempt to change US Mideast policy, we get opportunities from time to time, though they are rarely great opportunities. This one isn’t that dramatic, but it is the sort of starting pointContinue Reading