Washington Watch Articles From 2009
Israeli Paralysis Calls for Arab Action
Some elections serve as clarifying moments in a nation’s history, others resolve little and serve only as a reflection of internal division. The former provide direction, the latter create paralysis.
Hopeful, But Not Optimistic
George Mitchell has returned from his first foray to the Middle East. He will now study his initial findings, await the results of Israel’s election, and then revisit the region at month’s end.
Appointing Mitchell: Obama’s Signal to Peace
In appointing former Senator George Mitchell as Special Envoy for the Middle East, President Barack Obama made clear his determination to pursue Arab-Israeli peace.