Israel Syria Peace Talks

Netanyahu: Israel Will Never Withdraw From Golan

Haaretz | Posted 06.08.2009 | World


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a group of Russian-language reporters Thursday that Israel will never withdraw from the Golan Heights. ...

Iran: Strategy and Tactics

Richard Klass | Posted 03.04.2009 | Politics


Richard Klass

Iraq, Israel-Syria talks, Gaza and Lebanon all affect and are affected by the US-Iran imbroglio. The Middle East is one of the most interwoven political webs on the globe.

Syria and Iran: An Alliance of Convenience

Alon Ben-Meir | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics


Alon Ben-Meir

The imposition of American and some Western sanctions against Syria and the accumulative international sanctions against Iran have provided an impetus for their political alliance.

Syria's U.S. Ambassador Signals Strong Commitment to 'Land for Peace,' Urges U.S. Engagement in Talks

Richard Silverstein | Posted 08.08.2008 | Politics


Richard Silverstein

If Syria is to turn away from current alliances with Hezbollah and Iran, it will expect the U.S. to "pick up the slack" by opening trade, restoring relations, and even guaranteeing national security.

Towards Israeli-Syrian Peace

Alon Ben-Meir | Posted 06.05.2008 | Politics


Alon Ben-Meir

Unlike previous Israeli-Syrian peace talks, the chances of success in this round of negotiations are far greater than at any other time.