The Middle East and the US Presidential Election
November 5, 2008 | AIJAC staff
It is of course too early to offer any significant commentary on Senator Barack Obama’s ground breaking and dramatic victory in the US presidential election. However, this Update does offer some interesting commentary on how the next US president is likely to affect the Middle East…
Iran’s sanctions vulnerability/ The US raid into Syria revisited
October 31, 2008 | AIJAC staff
Today’s Update opens with an excellent piece by Thomas Friedman of the New York Times on the vulnerability of Iran to sanctions, thanks to the drop in oil prices.
Israel heads for new elections/ US raid into Syria
October 28, 2008 | AIJAC staff
As readers will probably be aware, over the weekend Israeli Prime Minister-designate Tzipi Livni admitted she had failed to form a new coalition and requested President Shimon Peres call for new elections, which he has now done.
Hamas and Fatah – Conflict or Reconciliation?
October 24, 2008 | AIJAC staff
This Update features pieces on the state of play between Hamas and Fatah in Palestinian society, as the two movements prepare both for an Egyptian-sponsored summit proposed for Nov. 9, and for a possible new round of confrontation.
The Financial Crisis and Israeli-Palestinian Talks/Kissinger on US Mideast Policy
October 17, 2008 | AIJAC staff
This Update features two new pieces on how the global financial crisis might affect Israeli-Palestinian negotiations – with the general assumption being the effect will be pronouncedly negative.
Iran options for the next US President/ The Middle East and the financial crisis
October 13, 2008 | AIJAC staff
Today’s Update contains some additional good commentary on the Iranian nuclear conundrum likely to be faced by the next US president.
Israeli Public Opinion
October 10, 2008 | AIJAC staff
This Update features two pieces on the state of Israeli public opinion with respect, especially, to both the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and feelings about being Israeli.
Evaluating peace process prospects
October 3, 2008 | AIJAC staff
Today’s Update offers some new evaluations and innovative ideas on the future of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process over coming months.
Ahmadinejad at the UN
September 29, 2008 | AIJAC staff
As readers may be aware, when Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed the opening of this year’s session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Sept. 23. This Update includes comments on the significance of his speech and Ahmadinejad’s reception.
Livni’s Next Challenge/ “United Against Nuclear Iran”
September 23, 2008 | AIJAC staff
This Update features analysis of the challenges faced by Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni now that she has won last week’s Kadima party primary, Ehud Olmert has officially resigned as Prime Minister and Livni has been formally asked by President Peres to try to form a new government.
