Commentary
A prerequisite of serious talks is that the country’s leadership consolidates majority national support for such a process.
Michael Young
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Commentary
Complicit in the Middle East’s Distress
In an interview, Marwan Muasher looks back on U.S. policy toward the ongoing crisis, and sees even worse ahead.
By Ghida Tayara
Published on Nov 8, 2024
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Marwan Muasher is vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he oversees research in Washington and Beirut on the Middle East. Diwan interviewed him just after the U.S. elections to get his perspective on the United States’ approach to the conflicts in the Middle East in the past year, particularly how Washington has been perceived by people in the region in light of its support for Israel both in Gaza and Lebanon. In particular, Muasher fears that the arrival of Donald Trump as president may only make things worse in terms of progress on a peace settlement between the Palestinians and Israelis.
About the Author
Ghida Tayara
Senior Digital and Web Coordinator
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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