Peace Talks

The Prize of Peace

Sarah O'Leary | Posted 04.26.2012

Sarah O'Leary

The greatest threat to evil is peace.

Can U.S.-Afghan Partnership Work?

Jayshree Bajoria | Posted 05.16.2012

Jayshree Bajoria

Violence against NATO troops by Afghan security forces in reponse to burning of the Quran at the Bagram Air Base has reignited doubts over the U.S. endgame in Afghanistan.

The Peril of Precedent, Israel and the Peace Talks

Dovid Efune | Posted 04.10.2012

Dovid Efune

A day after low level 'peace talks' - with even lower expectations - collapsed; Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged the Arab world thro...

Joshua Hersh

Palestinian Officials Denounce Impending Direct Talks With Israel

HuffingtonPost.com | Joshua Hersh | Posted 01.02.2012

JERUSALEM -- On the eve of the first face-to-face talks between Palestinian and Israeli officials in more than a year, officials on both sides seemed ...

The Women Behind 'Peace Unveiled'

Kavita N. Ramdas | Posted 01.02.2012

Kavita N. Ramdas

"Where after all do human rights begin?" asked Eleanor Roosevelt many years ago. "In small places, close to home, so small you cannot see them on a map."

Global Voices of Nonviolence

Lynne Hybels | Posted 11.21.2011

Lynne Hybels

We've recently seen the tragedy of brutal violence in parts of the Middle East, but also the impact of "people power" grounded in nonviolent resistance.

Top Secret Divorce Advice From A Divorce Lawyer

Diana Mercer | Posted 10.11.2011

Diana Mercer

So here's the inside scoop. I've been a divorce attorney for 23 years and as a result, every single one of my friends (both actual friends, and Faceb...

France Invites Israel, Palestinians, Saying Status Quo 'Unsustainable'

AP | Posted 08.02.2011

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered security forces to act with "restraint but determination" to defend Israel if ...

Andrea Stone

Obama Speech Breaks Rhetorical Ground But Unlikely To Bring Common Ground to Israel, Palestinians

HuffingtonPost.com | Andrea Stone | Posted 07.19.2011

WASHINGTON -- The headlines made it clear. From New York to Tel Aviv, President Obama's call for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestini...

David Wood

Battered and Bloodied, But U.S, Taliban Not Ready For Peace Talks

HuffingtonPost.com | David Wood | Posted 06.14.2011

WASHINGTON -- As the Afghan war’s 10th fighting season gets underway, both U.S.-led troops and Taliban insurgents are battered and bloodied. Militar...

Basic Co-Parenting Tips

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

It's hard enough as a married couple to keep lines of good communication open and flowing...

Negotiating Your Divorce Settlement

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

Negotiating isn't about getting the biggest slice of the pie--it's about learning to make the pie bigger.

Top 10 Ways To Save Money In Your Divorce

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

I've been practicing divorce and family law for 22 years. Back when I litigated divorces, I drove a Rolls Royce. I'm not kidding. I traded that car ...

Time for a Syrian Revolution

Hussain Abdul-Hussain | Posted 05.25.2011

Hussain Abdul-Hussain

For Syrians to finally depose their dictator, like Egyptians did, they have to go to the streets, despite the regime's promised violence. Today is the time. The Syrians should not miss their chance.

Egypt, Israel, and the Sudden Return of Land-For-Peace

Bradley Burston | Posted 05.25.2011

Bradley Burston

When the revolution began in Egypt, many in Israel expected it to fail. What is more telling, though, is that so many in Israel quietly wanted it to.

Top 5 Prenup Myths

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

Prenups have come a long way since old rich guys used to beat trophy wives out of any kind of marital rights and support. In fact, those old-school a...

U.S. Drops Demand For Israeli Settlement Freeze

AP | MATTHEW LEE | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has abandoned attempts to persuade Israel to slow West Bank settlement activity, officials said Tuesday, dea...

10 Best Ways to Screw Up Your Divorce

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

Before I became a mediator, I was a divorce litigation attorney for 12 years. My nickname was "Jaws." Litigation was fun--for me, the lawyer--but pr...

10 Things to Know Before Filing for Divorce

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

Over 95% of all divorce cases settle before they go to trial...

Tips for Long Distance Parenting

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

It's never easy to be away from your kids, whether it's a short business trip or a move across the country. Here are a few tips to help you keep the connections strong.

10 Tips for Sharing Time with Your Children

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

Separation and divorce means a new living situation and a new set of rules for everyone. Give yourself and your children a fair chance to adjust

Cox and Arquette: Modern Divorce Role Models

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

Okay, let me start by saying I know that they are not getting divorced, at least not at the moment, and that they're trying to work things through wit...

Why Jon and Kate Should Stop the Divorce Drama

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

Kate Gosselin recently admitted that two of her kids have anger issues, which she believes stem from her divorce. But she then said "there's no truce necessary" between her and her ex-husband. Really?

The 8 Keys to Resolving Divorce Conflict

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

Be hard on the problem, not the people.

Missing Your Kids at the Holidays

Diana Mercer | Posted 05.25.2011

Diana Mercer

Your kids left with their other parent and now you're sitting in an empty house. And it's the holidays. Even if it's a holiday you don't celebrate, ev...