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The Reality of the New Middle East
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The Reality of the New Middle East
…es of the new Middle East as it is now. The three clusters of countries — Iran–Iraq, Lebanon–Syria, Palestine–Israel — and three critical, cross-cutting issues — nuclear proliferation, sectarianism, the challe…
The new Middle East is defined by three country clusters: Iran–Iraq, Lebanon–Syria, and Palestine–Israel, intertwined with issues such as nuclear proliferation and sectarianism. The U.S. faces not …
Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
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Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
… manifested itself in three ways. First, he was the first American president in generations to use “Palestine” as a proper noun. U.S. policy since 1967 moved glacially from quiet hostility to the idea of a Pal…
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 New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
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The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
…he freedom agenda receded. Elections in Iraq and Lebanon deepened sectarian divisions; in Egypt and Palestine they allowed Islamists to show the depth of their public support and organizational ability, and th…
This text discusses the shift in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East following the September 11 attacks. President Bush's declaration of aligning American values of freedom and security contrasted
The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
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The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
…e Arab world. 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 partie…
In Arab societies, secular opposition has struggled against longstanding authoritarian regimes that repress liberal ideologies, while conservative social attitudes limit their political expression. A
Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
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Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
…m 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 develop a grand…
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
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 hav…
The pursuit of peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict hinges on the two-state solution, which aims to protect Israel's existence and Palestinian…
Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
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Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
…e Nuclear Issue 31 Finding a Way Forward for Iraq and a Way Out for the United States 33 Israel and Palestine 34 Balance of Power 35 The Issue of Democracy 37 Notes 39 About the Authors 40 Carnegie Endowment …
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
The Complex Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran
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The Complex Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran
…on the nuclear issue and Iraq. Iran also stated its willingness to support a two-state solution for Palestine, cease material support to Palestinian opposition groups, and facilitate Hizbollah’s transformation…
This text explores the multifaceted relationship between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the challenges faced by U.S. military policy amidst high oil prices and ongoing conflicts. It discusses
Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
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Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
…wedly committed to democracy has opposed from the very outset the first honestly elected government Palestine ever had, because the winner of the election, Hamas, is considered a terrorist organization by the …
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
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
…ing dialogue with Iran, disentangling from Iraq, and pursuing the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. It warns against militaristic approaches and emphasizes the importance of working with internation…
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
…ts 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 Jordanian governme…
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
About the Authors of Carnegie Endowment Publications
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About the Authors of Carnegie Endowment Publications
…f four books on Arab politics, including Palestinian Politics After the Oslo Accords: Resuming Arab Palestine (California, 2003). AMR HAMZAWY, a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment, is a noted Egyptian…
This section highlights the contributions of key authors associated with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Marina Ottaway, a senior associate, leads the Democracy and Rule of Law Program