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Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
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Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
…le to turn back the clock to more propitious circumstances. The biggest tension—between integrating Hamas and denying the movement its proclaimed goal of destroying Israel—can only be met by building on on…
The text discusses the challenges of integrating Hamas while managing its actions against Israel. It stresses the importance of regional pressures and U.S…
Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
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Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
…ire Muslim Middle East, not just the limited world of Shiism. Its support for Sunni groups, such as Hamas in Palestine, is a testament to this. The second factor is that an aggressive Iranian attempt to de…
… seeks to be a leader in the region, supporting not only Shiite factions but also Sunni groups like Hamas. However, this creates a delicate balance, as heightened Shi'i sentiment could lead to a Sunni coal…
Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
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Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
…utset the first honestly elected government Palestine ever had, because the winner of the election, Hamas, is considered a terrorist organization by the United States. This has led to the collapse of a fla…
The text discusses the complications surrounding the Palestinian legislative elections and the subsequent U.S. effort to undermine the democratic outcome, particularly emphasizing the Bush administrat
Diplomatic Challenges in the Middle East
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Diplomatic Challenges in the Middle East
…they appear to assume that it is possible to revive a process leading to a two-state solution as if Hamas and Fatah were not at war, the West Bank and Gaza were not divided from each other, and the West Ba…
…ons while underestimating the changing dynamics on the ground, such as the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Fatah.
The Quest for Peace: The Two-State Solution in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
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The Quest for Peace: The Two-State Solution in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
…tatively on behalf of its national community—and this will require reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas. The Palestinian leadership must also be convinced—and be able to convince other Palestinians—of th…
…nian rights. Achieving this requires strong Palestinian leadership reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas, and credible commitments from both sides. While the benefits of a two-state solution include enhan…
The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
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The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
…d. In a few countries, they have even joined the ruling coalition as junior partners; in Palestine, Hamas formed the government after the 2006 elections. A related question, whether Islamist parties that …
In Arab societies, secular opposition has struggled against longstanding authoritarian regimes that repress liberal ideologies, while conservative social attitudes limit their political expression. A
Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
…uncil resolutions condemning Syria and Iran, or imposing unilateral sanctions, such as those on the Hamas-controlled Palestinian Authority and on the Revolutionary Guards in Iran. Despite occasional forays…
This text discusses the lack of successful democratic revolutions in the Middle East, largely due to U.S. policies that have often led to sectarian division and the empowerment of Islamist groups. It
Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
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Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
…r of the Palestinian Authority, which from a legal standpoint can only be defined as a coup against Hamas after its election victory in 2006. --- CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE
The viability of the two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is increasingly in question due to the weakened Palestinian leadership and diminishing trust between Palestinians and Israel
Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
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Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
…Iran with nuclear weapons capability could be more emboldened to subvert other states and encourage Hamas and Islamic Jihad to act more aggressively toward Israel; c) proliferation in the Gulf would danger…
This text discusses the complex dynamics of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel's alleged nuclear capabilities and Iran's nuclear program. It highlights the risks
Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
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Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
…ial efforts led to results it neither anticipated nor was willing to accept, such as the victory of Hamas in Palestine and the strong showing by the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. As a result, when the Jorda…
This text discusses the need for a nuanced U.S. policy toward Syria, recognizing its limited ambitions while encouraging a shift away from its spoiler role in Lebanon and alignment with Iran. It furth