Month: June 2009
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News and Analysis (6/3/09)
As we expected, Muslims anticipating Obama’s speech from Egypt remain skeptical rhetoric will translate into action: In Mideast, Obama Faces Tough Crowd: Here’s What They Want to Hear (Christian Science Monitor ) In the ultimate test of the Iraqi government, US troops are scheduled to withdraw from major cities by the end of the month:…
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What’s Next in the Middle East?
If Obama’s speech in Cairo signals a continuation of the Bush doctrine of supporting elections while rejecting their outcomes, the entire Arab world will conclude that that the democracy Obama offers is the Egyptian model.
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News and Analysis (6/2/09)
As Israel denies the already malnourished Palestinians farmland under the guise of self-defense, … UN: Israeli Buffer Zone Eats Up 30 Percent of Gaza’s Arable Land (Christian Science Monitor) … Israeli expansion in settlements likely to continue regardless of any agreements and rule of law: Israel and U.S. Can’t Close Split on Settlements (NY Times)…
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News and Analysis (6/1/09)
Although the absurd proposition will distract from a meaningful solution… Israeli Proposal: Make Jordan the Official Palestinian Homeland (Christian Science Monitor) … Any peace process is inherently doomed as long as Fatah and Hamas allow U.S. trained troops to sabotage reconciliation: Palestinian Clashes Cast Gloom on Reconciliation Efforts (Christian Science Monitor) The evolving tactic of…
