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Israel’s return to Gaza: multiple motives The authors explain why Israel has resumed major military operations in Gaza. By Ilene R. Prusher and Joshua Mitnick. (Christian Science Monitor, 6/29/2006) Read More...

What Is Needed for Reconciliation in Iraq The author describes Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s plan to end political violence in Iraq and also suggests other elements that should be included in the reconciliation process. By James Phi... Read More...

Abbas, Hamas, and the Referendum Trap The author discusses how Hamas has effectively dealt with Mahmoud Abbas’ pursuit of a referendum on the Palestinian National Accord and has emerged stronger. By Mohammad Yaghi. (Washington Institut... Read More...

Why Gaza attacks are deadlier The author explains why recent Israeli military operations in Gaza have led to increased Palestinian civilian casualties. By Ilene R. Prusher. (Christian Science Monitor, 6/23/2006) Read More...

National Unity in Iraq- As One Government or Three? The author suggests that the introduction of a federalist system in Iraq will only lead to increased violence. By Sinan Antoon. (Middle East Report Online, 6/26/2006) Read More...

One Year after the Cedar Revolution: The Potential for Sunni-Shiite Conflict in Lebanon The author describes the rise of Sunni radicalism in Lebanon and explains why it is unlikely that Hizballah will conform to international pressure to demilitarize. By David Schenker. (Washington Ins... Read More...

Policy Review The author discusses how the Bush administration is lapsing in its promotion of democracy in the Middle East. Additionally, the author argues that the endorsement of stability over democracy is ultim... Read More...

Persian populist wins Arab embrace The author discusses how Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has gained support and approval in the Arab world. By Dan Morrison. (Christian Science Monitor, 6/21/2006) Read More...

Explaining reality to Hamas The author suggests how Arab and Islamic governments can help renew the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. (International Herald Tribune, 6/18/2006) Read More...

Iraq’s New Government Must Deliver The author suggests how the new Iraqi government and the US can stabilize the country and weaken the insurgency. By. Michael E. O’Hanlon. (Brookings Institution, 6/18/2006) Read More...

After Zarqawi: The Way Forward in Iraq The author suggests how the US should proceed in Iraq following the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. By James Jay Carafano. (Heritage Foundation, 6/12/2006) Read More...

Under the Veil of Ideology: The Israeli-Iranian Strategic Rivalry The author argues that both Iran and Israel portray their rivalry in ideological terms in order to conceal their strategic competition. By Trita Parsi. (Middle East Report Online, 6/9/2006) Read More...

Deterring and Containing Iran: A Near-Inevitable Task The author explains why the deterrence and containment of Iran is both necessary and unavoidable. By Patrick Clawson. (Washington Institute for Near East Policy, 6/8/2006) Read More...

The Palestinian National Accord: Consensus at Any Cost The authors argue that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ call for a national referendum will be ineffective in renewing the peace process and establishing national unity. By Ben Fishman ... Read More...

The Death of Zarqawi: Organizational and Operational Implications for the Insurgency The author discusses how the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi will affect al-Qaeda in Iraq and the insurgency. By Jeffrey White. (Washington Institute for Near East Policy, 6/8/2006) Read More...

Will America Attack Iran? The author explains why an American attack on Iran is unlikely. By Philip H. Gordon. (Brookings Institution, June 2006) Read More...

Iranian Azeris: A Giant Minority The author discusses the status and treatment of Iranian Azeris, a large minority in the Islamic Republic. By Ali M. Koknar. (Washington Institute for Near East Policy, 6/6/2006) Read More...

At What Cost Israel-China Ties? The author discusses how increasing ties between China and the Jewish state are serving to undermine and weaken the American-Israeli relationship. By P.R. Kumaraswamy. (Middle East Forum, Spring 200... Read More...

Limbo by Veto The author describes a complex and inefficient Iraqi political system that is in desperate need of reform. By Nibras Kazimi. (Hudson Institute, 6/7/2006) Read More...

Facing Iran’s Challenge: Safeguarding Oil Exports from the Persian Gulf The author explores the possible meanings and implications of the Iranian threat to disrupt the shipment of energy from the Persian Gulf. By Simon Henderson. (Washington Institute for Near East Poli... Read More...

Iran: International Pressure and Internal Conflict The author discusses the domestic discontent with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. By Mehdi Khalaji. (Washington Institute for Near East Policy, 5/24/2006) Read More...

The Begin Doctrine at 25 The author argues that while the Begin Doctrine succeeded in Iraq it may not yield the same results in Iran. By Gerald M. Steinberg. (Jerusalem Post, 6/4/2006) Read More...

How to Boost Middle East Democracy The author suggests several policy prescriptions that the US should follow in order to most effectively promote democracy in the Middle East. By Dennis Ross. (Washington Institute for Near East Poli... Read More...

Assad State of Affairs: Syria’s Dictatorship Survives to Fight Another Day The author describes how US pressures on Syria have been largely ineffective as the Baathist regime has maintained its previous practices. By David Schenker. (Washington Institute for Near East Poli... Read More...

Taking the wrong steps in Iraq The author argues that the current US policies in Iraq will lead to continued violence, national disunity, and eventual civil war. By Thomas X. Hammes. (International Herald Tribune, 6/1/2006) Read More...

Egypt, where farmers don’t seem to live anymore The author discusses the critical need for comprehensive land reform in Egypt. By Maria Golia. (Daily Star, 5/27/2006) Read More...

How UN Pressure on Hizballah Impedes Lebanese Reform The author argues that western demands on Hizballah to halt its military activities perpetuate Lebanon’s political gridlock and hinder efforts to reform the country’s corrupt and inefficient system. ... Read More...

Rising Tensions Between Turkey’s AKP and the Courts The author discusses how the AKP’s antisecularist stance could lead to early elections in Turkey, which have the potential to threaten the party’s domination of parliament. By Soner Cagaptay. (Washi... Read More...

A Policy for Promoting Liberal Democracy in Egypt The author argues that in order to effectively promote democracy in Egypt and throughout the Middle East, the US needs to put direct pressure on regimes to liberalize their political systems and media... Read More...

Securing Baghdad is a numbers game The author argues that in order to secure and stabilize the Iraqi capital, the US needs to deploy more troops and security forces. By Max Boot. (Council on Foreign Relations, 5/24/2006). Read More...

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