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Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
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Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
… leadership did indeed react by scaling radically back on its diplomatic commitment to the cause of Israeli-Palestinian peace. But the Israeli-Palestinian arena was not walled off from the Bush administration’s audacious visi…
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
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
Israel and Palestine U.S. core interests in the region include peace between Israelis and Palestinians, which would have as a corollary peace between Israel and all Arab countries. The only solution
The pursuit of peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict hinges on the two-state solution, which aims to protect Israel's existence and Palestinian rights. Achieving this requires strong Palestinian lead
Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
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Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
Palestinian legislative elections to proceed credibly — but then led to an immediate American effort to overturn the result through any possible means. The Bush administration’s short attention span f
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
The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
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The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
But the Bush administration showed little interest in the peace process. Instead, it pursued a set of policies that either downgraded Israeli–Palestinian peacemaking or subordinated it to demands for
The Bush administration exhibited a lack of interest in the peace process and instead directed policies that undermined Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, proposing a sequence of reform before peace th
Diplomatic Challenges in the Middle East
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Diplomatic Challenges in the Middle East
be recognized, but nobody should expect them to move beyond reactive diplomacy any time soon. Paradoxically, the Bush administration decided to refocus on the peace process just as conditions had beco
The text examines the U.S. diplomatic strategies regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during the Bush administration's attempt to revitalize the peace process under challenging cir
Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
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Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
But it is impossible 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 b
The text discusses the challenges of integrating Hamas while managing its actions against Israel. It stresses the importance of regional pressures and U.S. support for a unified Palestinian government
A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
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A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
A Changed Region After September 11, 2001, the Bush administration launched an ambitious policy to forge a new Middle East, with intervention in Iraq as the driver of the transformation. "The establi
This analysis reflects on the changes in the Middle East following the events of September 11, 2001, highlighting the ambitious policies of the Bush administration aimed at establishing democracy and
The Complex Dynamics of Lebanese Politics and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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The Complex Dynamics of Lebanese Politics and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
port they enjoyed, gave names to the rival groupings: the March14 anti-Syrian forces and the March 8 pro-Syrian forces. The March 14 demonstrations, which in the U.S. narrative became the Cedar Revolu
This text discusses the political dynamics in Lebanon following the Cedar Revolution, highlighting the division between the anti-Syrian March 14 coalition and the pro-Syrian March 8 forces. It outline
U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
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U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
policy in Iraq and of the Palestinian–Israeli peace process. The United States needs to recognize that terrorism is not the result of blind hatred of Western civilization, as the Bush administration i
This text argues that U.S. policies in the Middle East must shift to address underlying political issues to effectively curb terrorism and ensure oil flow. It outlines critical tasks for U.S. engageme
Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
security was completely overshadowed by belligerent White House statements that U.S. policy toward Iran would remain unchanged, raising the specter of war. Although analysts agreed that the NIE’s conc
The U.S. faces significant challenges in the Middle East with three clusters of countries: Iran-Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The ongoing tensions with Iran, alongside U.S
Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
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Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
Contents Acknowledgments iv A Changed Region 1 The Realities of the New Middle East 4 The Iran–Iraq Cluster 4 The Syria–Lebanon Cluster 10 The Israeli–Palestinian Conflict 14 The Problem of Nuclear P
This text examines the transformed landscape of the Middle East, analyzing key conflicts in regions such as Iran-Iraq, Syria-Lebanon, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It addresses crucial issues
Finding True Peace Through Meditation
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Finding True Peace Through Meditation
We will Definitely Find True Peace... Africa' project and was featured on the front page of the Pretoria News on 20th October 2008 with the title "Give Peace a Chance", which reported on the release o
The Peace for Africa project seeks to promote global tranquility, led by Luang Por Dhammajayo's vision for a peaceful world. Initiated with the release of peace lanterns in Pretoria, the project empha
Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
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Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
Although Iran is a center around which Shi’i resentment could coalesce, two factors reduce the likelihood that the Tehran regime will encourage such a development. One is that Iran aspires to be the c
The complexities of Iran's relationship with Sunni states underscore the ongoing challenges in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Iran seeks to be a leader in the region, supporting not only Shiite factions bu
Finding True Peace: Beyond Words and Wars
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Finding True Peace: Beyond Words and Wars
Chapter 8 We will Definitely Find True Peace... e often talk about 'peace' after 'wars' have We about 'peace', it can never stop wars that have hap- pened or are happening. It has been written that "e
This chapter discusses the concept of 'True Peace' and how it is often romanticized in literature and rhetoric but remains elusive in reality. It highlights the desire for peace among all societal cla
Dhammakaya Foundation's Role in Promoting Peace
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Dhammakaya Foundation's Role in Promoting Peace
United Nations: Non Governmental Organizations Since August 1986 the Dhammakaya Foundation has become the United Nations - accredited Non-Governmental Organisation associated with the Department of P
The Dhammakaya Foundation has been a UN-accredited NGO since August 1986, actively participating in various peace initiatives, including the Millennium People's Assembly and the International Year for
Tomorrow The World Will Change
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Tomorrow The World Will Change
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo was born in Singburi Province, Thailand in 1944. Backed with deep interests in Buddhism and meditation, he was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of 25 at Wat Paknam Bhasicha
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, a prominent Buddhist monk from Thailand, advocates for world peace through inner peace and meditation. He emphasizes that true happiness is attainable and essential for achievin
Pursuit of Peace: Teachings for Inner Joy
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Pursuit of Peace: Teachings for Inner Joy
and the Atish Dipankar Peace Gold Award from the Bangladesh Bouddha Kristi Prachar Sangha in 2007, I, with dedicated students across the globe, would like to take this opportunity to express our delig
This book, dedicated to peace-seekers globally, shares teachings that inspire individuals to achieve inner joy and advocate for peace. With contributions from dedicated students, it presents practical
Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
…sal of major allies, such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to cooperate on any U.S. initiative unless the Israeli-Palestinian peace process were revived. After rejecting outright the late 2006 recommendation of the independent Iraq…
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
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Realities of the New Middle East
…be coaxed and pressured into adopting more pragmatic policies. Revived U.S. efforts to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, culminating in the Annapolis meeting in November 2007, renewed Syria’s hope of regaining c…
The text discusses the political realities of Lebanon following Syria's withdrawal and the influence of Hizbollah and other political factions. Despite Syrian troop withdrawal, control issues persist,
Achieving World Peace through Inner Calm
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Achieving World Peace through Inner Calm
Speech of Luang Por Dhammajayo thought, speech and action, is the real cause of ten- sions. From conflict at the individual level, grief spreads quickly to the global community, drawing the world towa
Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes that individual thought, speech, and action contribute to global tensions. To achieve world peace, individuals must first attain inner calm. By fostering peace within o