Camelia Suleiman. In the aftermath of Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president’s successful bid at the UN in November 2012, one must ask how the UN recognising Palestine as an observer member is getting us closer to the main issues of peace for the Palestinians. And what are the choices left for the Palestinians if there is … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Israel
The Age of the Image
Images are now playing a central part in processes of political struggle, and as Lina Khatib argues, changing the way politics are being communicated in the Middle East. Continue reading »
Nuclear Iran
Ten years on from when Iran’s nuclear intentions were revealed, David Patrikarakos evaluates what the situation is like now, and why the international community continues to get things wrong. Continue reading »
Caught in the Middle East
One issue in particular strained the relationship between American President Harry Truman, and British Prime Minister Clement Attlee – Palestine. Continue reading »
The Future of Qatar
Qatar is famous for its extremely flexible diplomacy, and as Allen J. Fromherz shows, no example demonstrates this better than its dealings with Israel. Continue reading »
Palestine in Israeli Schoolbooks
Nurit Peled-Elhanan asks: how is Palestine, and the Palestinians against whom young Israelis will potentially be required to use force against, portrayed in the school system? Continue reading »
