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What does Israel-Turkey reconciliation mean for the Middle East?

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:21:50 -0400

Today, even though Israel and Turkey have common interests and even if they fully mend their ties, it is likely too politically sensitive—particularly in Ankara—for them to cooperate openly on Syria and Iran.

How does Israel's nuclear program contribute to Iran's nuclear ambitions?

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:17:43 -0400

Iran's nuclear ambitions are likely driven by multiple factors, from security concerns to domestic polices. However, political competition within Iran, rather than Israel's nuclear capabilities, plays a more significant role in driving Iran's nuclear ambition.

A Second Chance for the Arab Peace Initiative?

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:12:03 -0400

"Behind the scenes diplomacy could encourage positive responses from concerned regional parties, Arab and Israeli, that would give them all something to talk about," writes Robert Danin.

Secretary Kerry's and Qatari Prime Minister Hamad's Remarks, April 2013

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:35:21 -0400

Secretary of State John Kerry and Vice President Joe Biden met with a delegation of the Arab League on April 29, 2013. The group discussed the conflict between Israel and Palestine and the Arab Peace Initiative.

Should the United States push Israel to join the Non Proliferation Treaty?

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:50:34 -0400

The United States tried to convince Israel to join the Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) when the treaty was first introduced and before it was widely believed that Israel had nuclear weapons. The NPT's objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology and further the goal of universal disarmament.

Resetting U.S.-Israel Relations

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:21 -0400

Robert M. Danin, CFR's Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies, leads a conversation on the significance of Israel's new coalition government and President Obama's recent trip to the region, as part of CFR's Religion and Foreign Policy Conference Call series.

After Fayyad

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:18:52 -0400

Elliott Abrams analyzes the implications of the forced resignation of the Palestinian Authority prime Minister, Salam Fayyad.

Secretary Kerry's Press Conference after Israel Trip, April 2013

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:19:08 -0400

Secretary of State John Kerry held this press conference after his trip to Israel on April 9, 2013. He discussed his meetings with Minister Netanyahu, President Abbas, Prime Minister Fayyad, and President Peres and speculation on the Arab Peace Initiative.

A Turkey-Israel Opening

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:54:13 -0400

In the wake of President Obama's brokered telephone apology between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan, Charles Kupchan argues for new foundations to an Israeli-Turkish partnership.

Bibi and Obama in Love?

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:40:37 -0400

Leslie H. Gelb contrasts the warm relationship between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel this week with political and diplomatic realities.

Obama in Ramallah: Taking the Israeli Line

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:04:19 -0400

Elliott Abrams analyzes President Obama's news conference in Ramallah.

Obama in Jerusalem

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:55:30 -0400

Elliott Abrams analyzes President Obama's speech in Jerusalem.

President Obama's Remarks to the People of Israel, March 2013

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:42:19 -0400

President Barack Obama gave these remarks to Israeli university students at the Jerusalem Convention Center on March 21, 2013.

Joint Statement by President Obama and Israeli President Peres, March 2013

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:46:28 -0400

President Barack Obama and Israeli President Shimon Peres gave these remarks after their meeting on March 20, 2013, during President Obama's first trip to Israel as president.

Joint Press Conference by President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, March 2013

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:19:56 -0400

President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held this press conference on March 20, 2013 during Obama's first trip to Israel as President. They discussed U.S. security and monetary support to Israel, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and regional security.

Israel's New Government: Three Things to Know

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:10:07 -0400

Israel's new coalition government is widely divided on prospects for peace with the Palestinians, but the coalition is likely to last longer than many expect, says CFR's Robert M. Danin.

End the Arab Boycott of Israel

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:56:47 -0500

Ed Husain says the Arab boycott of Israel is counterproductive, and that abandoning it would be a positive step for Arab states' involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Israel's Warlords

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:22:56 -0500

Two new books lament the outsized role of the military in Israeli national security decisionmaking, blaming the generals for favoring force over diplomacy.

What could be done to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:23:14 -0500

Conflict between Israelis and Palestinians began even before the State of Israel was established in 1948, and the two populations have opposing claims to the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea that have defeated numerous U.S. efforts to broker peace. Right now there is little hope of a comprehensive solution—one that resolves all the issues and involves not only Israel and the PLO but the Arab states as well. Today, the most that Israel can realistically offer is less than the least the Palestinians can realistically accept. For now, the best way forward is to continue talks, but to emphasize practical steps forward on the ground that move Palestinians toward construction of a state.

Political Pivot in Israel?

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:51:35 -0500

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek to form a big-tent coalition that could signal a new inward focus at a time of increasing tumult in the Mideast, says expert David Makovsky.

Can Israel's New Coalition Fix Relations With Turkey?

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:21:56 -0500

Though the results of Israel's recent election point to the creation of a new and potentially more conciliatory government, Steven A. Cook says tensions between Jerusalem and Ankara run too deeply for a single election to make much difference.

PBS NewsHour: Israeli Election Primer - What You Should Know

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:50:48 -0500

Elise Garofalo explains the Israeli election process and describes the many different political parties in Israel.

Israeli Elections Offer Two Paths

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:15:23 -0500

Just days away from parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is widely expected to form a new government in coming weeks, but what that coalition will look like is still unclear, says CFR's Robert M. Danin.

Richard N. Haass Answers Eight Questions ‘This Week’

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:04:18 -0500

In an interview with ABC News, Richard N. Haass answers eight questions about the "fiscal cliff," Israel, President Obama's recent cabinet nominations, among others.

Tested by Zion

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:46:04 -0500

A former top National Security Council officer in the Bush White House tells the full inside story of the Bush administration and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Barak's Last Battle

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:47:21 -0500

If there's one indisputable fact about this most polarizing of figures, it's that he is hard to get rid of -- and every retreat, even his most recent withdrawal from political life, lays the groundwork for an eventual counterattack.

Understanding Iran’s Presence in Gaza

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:30:17 -0500

Reza Aslan, CFR's adjunct senior fellow, leads a conversation on Iran and its role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Obama and Israel: Carom Shot?

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:41:21 -0500

Elliott Abrams says recent Israeli press reports that Washington gave Europe the green light to summon Israeli ambassadors over settlement construction may not be wrong.

Winners and Losers: The Gaza War and Its Fallout

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:31:58 -0500

Elliott Abrams says if the recent truce announced in Cairo truly brings the Gaza war to a close, it is not too soon to assess who gained and who lost from this conflict.

Hamas

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500

A profile of Hamas, the Sunni Muslim Palestinian extremist group based in the Gaza Strip.