Washington Watch Articles From 1998
THREE VISITS AND THEIR IMPACT
During the next month the Middle East will host a number of prominent American political leaders. Some of these visits could play an important role in reshaping the U.S. discussion of the Middle East conflict.
CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS MUST BE CONSISTENT
Last August the United States destroyed a Sudanese pharmaceutical plant mistakenly suspected of producing chemical and biological weapons (CBW).
A BLEAK MOOD
It is difficult not to feel some degree of despair over the current demise of the Middle East peace process and its impact on the broader region.
WHAT AN ARAB SUMMIT SHOULD DO
It is well past the time for the Arab states to take a decisive stand to save the Middle East peace process.
THE WORLDCREATED BYNENTANYAHU
Twenty-one months ago, fresh on the heels of an electoral victory, the Netanyahu government embarked on an ambitious program to undo the Middle East peace process and reshape Middle East politics.
WHAT WE LEARNED IN LEBANON AND SYRIA
Our just completed, week-long, Congressional visit to Lebanon and Syria was significant for a number of reasons.
THE TOP STORIES OF 1997 AND THE STRUGGLE FOR MIDDLE EAST PEACE IN 1998
The United States remains the world’s only superpower with responsibilities and interests from south Asia to the Middle East, from Russia to Bosnia and from Africa to Central and South America.