Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
After decades of failed negotiations, many argue that little that can be achieved in pursuing Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking right now. Yet parking the conflict or returning to the pre-Trump status quo ante could have serious implications not only for Israelis and Palestinians but also for the region and the United States. How can the U.S. administration do more by doing less and help reverse negative trends that are cementing occupation and inequality, while avoiding previous failed policies that have empowered anti-democratic forces in both Israel and Palestine?
Recent U.S. steps taken against the Palestinians ignore that Israel has already entered into a demographic dilemma.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
The Israeli and Palestinian communities are growing ever closer physically while remaining separated politically. Any solution must adequately address the needs of both sides.
The international community will have to come to grips with the death of the two-state solution. It is no longer taboo to talk about alternatives, including variations of the one-state solution.
Yezid Sayigh discusses Palestinian-Israeli relations and sees little prospect of a breakthrough.
U.S. policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian dispute is shifting rapidly. Today, the idea of a two-state solution is under serious challenge due to political shifts in the Israeli and Palestinian camps, changes on the ground, and changes in the U.S. stance.
In an interview, activist Norman Finkelstein discusses his new book on the Palestinian territory and the situation there today.
Good governance is no longer seen as being closely tied to the establishment of Palestine.
With his succession looming, the Palestinian president must put his house in order.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.