Arabs Must Make Peace with Zionism
Arabs who remain at war with Israel routinely blame their endless conflict on the Jewish state, pointing to the Gaza war, Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, and far-right ministers such as Itamar Ben-Gvir...
Arab Peace Initiative
The Israel-Lebanon framework agreement explained
On June 26, Israel and Lebanon signed the Trilateral Framework Between the United States, Israel, and Lebanon, whose goal is to end the conflict between Israel and Lebanon, secure both countries’ sovereignty...
Op-eds
Lebanon Must Become Independent of Saudi Arabia Too
If Lebanon’s Shia are to finally divorce Iran and reclaim patriotism for their nation, other sects must also place Lebanon’s national interests above the diktats of foreign patrons. That means the...
Op-eds
Why was Sharaa Invited to Washington, but not Aoun?
For all his efforts, Joseph Aoun deserves Washington’s active support to enable him to accomplish even more. Until late 2024, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa was a U.S.-designated terrorist with...
Op-eds
As Tensions With Hezbollah Rise, Lebanese and Israeli Officials Hold Direct Talks
First Direct Talks Since 1983: Israeli and Lebanese officials participated in a U.S.-brokered direct meeting in Naqoura, Lebanon, at the headquarters of UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping...
Flash Briefs
Born dead: The New York Declaration for two states
The text includes a single clause that – given birthrates and demographics – kills chances for a workable solution
Op-eds
Lebanon Must Relearn Democracy, Debate Peace with Israel
Druze lawmaker Wael Abou-Faour said that U.S. officials have broached the subject of peace between Lebanon and Israel with top Lebanese leaders, but argued that peace would spark clashes...
Op-eds
The Gulf’s New Regional Vision Makes Room for Israel
Despite the ongoing war, the states in the Gulf Cooperation Council still see Israel as a legitimate regional player and reject Hamas’s call for radical violence.
Op-eds
Palestinians don’t want to govern Gaza — here’s why
Gaza “must include Palestinian-led governance” and be “unified with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority,” according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The only problem is Palestinians...
Op-eds
Saudi Diplomat Invokes 2002 Blueprint in Israel Normalization Talks
A Saudi diplomat suggested on September 26 that normalization with Israel would factor in the 2002 pan-Arab peace proposal sponsored by Riyadh. Nayef Al-Sudairi, the newly minted...
Flash Briefs
Palestinians Need their own Vision 2030
A week after Israel and Saudi Arabia signed an MOU for the establishment of a seven-nation, cross-border, ship-to-rail transit network, Saudi media reported that Riyadh has suspended normalization...
Op-eds
Saudi Arabia and Israel: Three Angles
Full normalization with Saudi Arabia at this time is farther than it appears– and Israel must be careful that in trying to reach normalization, it does not yield on essential security interests.
Op-eds
Canada must continue to defend Israel against baseless United Nations attack
The request to the International Court of Justice is designed to subvert the peace process by making Israel's legal occupation unlawful
Op-eds
Why bilateralism is key to any Saudi-Israeli agreement
Ahead of his victory in Israel’s election in November, Benjamin Netanyahu had been telegraphing loudly that his top priority is to pursue a peace accord with Saudi Arabia. As he put the finishing touches...
Op-eds
Qatar Is Hamas’ Patron. Its ‘Moderate’ Rebranding Is a Dangerous Delusion
A rash of commentary celebrating a supposed shift in Qatari policy, away from promoting and subsidizing radical Islamists like Hamas and the Taliban to "moderating" them, is misplaced, misinformed and dangerously naïve
Op-eds
Securing Peace in the Middle East After Trump
Dennis Ross When it comes to the Abraham Accords, the Trump Administration deserves the credit for taking advantage of an opportunity, one it responded to but did not initiate. It was the UAE that came...
Op-eds
The End of Arab Nationalism
How the Abraham Accords put the final nail in the coffin of a bad idea.
Op-eds
What Saudi Arabia Is Thinking
There’s talk of the new American administration moving closer to Iran. Could a Saudi step toward peace with Israel protect Riyadh from the troubles that might ensue?
Op-eds
UAE-Israel Treaty Is Far Larger Step Towards Peace Than Critics Allege
No deal is perfect, but any improvement should not be downplayed when it makes the volatile Middle East more peaceful and win-win.
Op-eds
Rock, Paper, Scissors in the Middle East
Trump’s is the latest play in a decadeslong game of trying to counter previous ‘peace process’ moves by each new American administration