Impartiality, one of the basic principles of mediation, was central to the problem of the three mediation efforts in that these processes were about facilitating regime change and a transition to democracy.
Author: Jose Vericat
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Despite efforts to curb Avi Shlaim’s contributions to the debate, The Iron Wall remains a critical work on fostering understanding of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Palestinian initiatives at the Security Council and the ICC are to be attributed to the impasse that has characterized the peace process.
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Though the majority of Middle East populations are concerned with peace and security, many outsiders perceive them as only interested in violence and extremism.
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According to historian Khaled Fahmy, the revolution in Egypt has just started.
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Iran has changed its tone on humanitarian issues and human rights at the UN, though its own record at home seems to be getting worse.
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The closing of the smuggling tunnels between Gaza and Egypt has disrupted all aspects of life in the territory and put new pressure on Hamas.
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As a country is reborn, so are its myths.
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Transnational dynamics are influencing the unique changes in the Middle East and North Africa, but there is no exceptionalism in it.
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Al-Assad is gaining confidence he can hold on to power as he sharpens his rhetoric toward Israel.
