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Obama Middle East Policy

Obama Flinches On Israel After Starting Out Tough

The Washington Post | Glenn Kessler | Posted 11.05.2009 | Politics

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President Obama came into office insisting that his administration would press hard and fast to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But after ni...

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Obama's Next Middle East Challenge

James Zogby | Posted 10.02.2009 | World

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James Zogby

With the dust having settled following Obama's New York meetings with Netanyahu and Abbas, a sober assessment of what actually happened, and what may happen next, is in order.

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Arab Responsibility, Not Rhetoric

Edgar M. Bronfman | Posted 09.23.2009 | World

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Edgar M. Bronfman

After decades of using the plight of the Palestinians as a useful stick with which to beat the West and as an excuse for their own domestic illegitimacies, Arab leaders finally need to be held to account.

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The Evolution of the Acceptance of a Palestinian State

James Zogby | Posted 08.17.2009 | World

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James Zogby

It is useful to trace the evolution of the acceptance of a two-state solution in our political discourse -- recalling, as we do, how difficult it was just a few decades ago to support Palestinian rights.

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President Obama: Working Hard for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater | Posted 08.17.2009 | World

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Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater

As an American-Jewish leader, I am gratified to know that this president, and his team, are working diligently to find the path back toward peace.

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My Speech at the National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations Conference.

Zaineb Alani | Posted 08.17.2009 | World

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Zaineb Alani

The Iraqi, Afghan, and Pakistani people cannot win against the American war machine. On their own, they are helpless. They have only one hope: you.

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Obama-Mania: An Opportunity but Also a Bottom Line

John L. Esposito | Posted 08.14.2009 | Politics

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John L. Esposito

If Obama doesn't deliver significantly, disillusionment and anti-Americanism will increase among the very people who were euphoric at his election.

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Obama and Iran, Considered

James Zogby | Posted 07.27.2009 | World

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James Zogby

The political leaders and commentators speaking the loudest and urging the most reckless behavior have absolutely no clue what is actually happening in Iran.

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How Clinton and the Democrats Made Possible Israel's Settlements Expansion

Stephen Zunes | Posted 07.16.2009 | World

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Stephen Zunes

There is little question that the failure of Camp David could have been avoided had Bill Clinton used his considerable leverage to halt the settlement expansion at the start of the peace process.

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The Palestinians at a Pivotal Crossroads

Alon Ben-Meir | Posted 07.13.2009 | World

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Alon Ben-Meir

President Obama's push for a solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict has given the Palestinians an historic opportunity to end their disastrous state of affairs.

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Taking Our Seat at the Table

Aram Khayatpour | Posted 07.11.2009 | Politics

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Aram Khayatpour

After having to deal with the idiotic thugs of the last 8 years who wielded military might as if they were overcompensating for their own insecurities, we now have a president who seems to get it.

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"Obama Effect" On Lebanese Election Touted By Some, Doubted By Others

Huffington Post | Stuart Whatley | Posted 07.09.2009 | World

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The results in Lebanon's parliamentary elections Sunday come as somewhat of a surprise to observers and participants alike who expected Hezbollah's Ma...

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Obama at Buchenwald and Beyond

Thane Rosenbaum | Posted 07.07.2009 | World

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Thane Rosenbaum

Perhaps Obama's Buchenwald visit was a symbolic reassurance to the Jews of the world: that he was aware of the reasons why a Jewish state became a moral necessity after the Holocaust.

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Jack Shaheen: Obama Delivers a Message of Peace to the Muslim World

Christian Avard | Posted 07.06.2009 | World

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Christian Avard

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Death at Guantanamo Hovers Over Obama's Middle East Visit

Andy Worthington | Posted 07.05.2009 | Politics

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Andy Worthington

A death at Guantánamo is always felt keenly in the Muslim world, and is also uncomfortable for the Obama administration, which claims that it is running a "humane" facility.

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Obama Speech Draws Strong Reactions From Egyptians, Arabs And Israelis

Huffington Post/AP | Stuart Whatley | Posted 07.05.2009 | World

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UPDATE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has now issued a statement following Obama's Thursday speech. From Jerusalem Post: "The g...

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Obama Finishes 'Very Candid' Speech To Middle East

AP/Huffington Post | MARK S. SMITH | Posted 07.04.2009 | World

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- In his latest push for an open dialogue with the Muslim world, President Barack Obama on Wednesday sought the counsel of King ...

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Obama Egypt Speech: Venue Choice Draws Fire

Omid Memarian | Posted 07.04.2009 | World

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Omid Memarian

Egypt has the least favorable approval rating compared to other Arab countries in the Middle East, which begs the question: is Egypt the right place to address the Muslim World?

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Arabs Greet Obama With Mix Of Hope, Skepticism (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Stuart Whatley | Posted 07.04.2009 | World

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A driving question behind much of the anticipation for President Obama's Middle East trip is: how will he be received by the people? Naturally, the a...

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Obama Egypt Speech: HuffPost Bloggers Weigh In With Advice And Predictions (UPDATED)

Huffington Post | Posted 07.04.2009 | World

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Reviews and reactions around the world to President Obama's Cairo University speech vary from being laudatory to disappointed to downright caustic, de...

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Obama On Middle East Trip: US Must Lead By Example, Be "Honest" With Israel

Huffington Post | Posted 07.02.2009 | World

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In an interview with the BBC's Justin Webb, President Obama discussed his upcoming trip to the Middle East, which will include a much-anticipated spee...

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Bibi: Take "Yes" For An Answer

Norm Kurz | Posted 07.02.2009 | World

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Norm Kurz

For all their complaining, Israeli leaders ought to be relieved. Instead of digging in and holding fast to ideologically driven positions, Netanyahu should use Obama's framework as his own.

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Obama Egypt Speech: Will Obama The Man Keep Up With Obama The Legend?

Huffington Post Contributors | Ayman Nour and Wael Nawara | Posted 07.02.2009 | World

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By Huffington Post contributors Ayman Nour and Wael Nawara. Ayman Nour is Leader of El Ghad Liberal Party of Egypt and former member of the Parliame...

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Obama Middle East Trip: Muslims Want Tangible Change

AP | HADEEL AL-SHALCHI and KARIN LAUB | Posted 07.02.2009 | World

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CAIRO, Egypt — Respect for Islam, a prescription for Palestinian statehood and assurances of a speedy U.S. pullout from Iraq _ that's what Musli...

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Obama's Two-State Challenge

Alon Ben-Meir | Posted 06.14.2009 | World

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Alon Ben-Meir

In their upcoming meeting, Netanyahu, a master tactician, will find a way to accommodate Obama while also exacting assurance that the US will deal pointedly with the Iranian nuclear threat.

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