The problem with people power is that it often sets in motion unintended consequences. Right now it’s impossible to predict how those consequences will impact Ukraine.
There are many obstacles to the negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians. As if the issues of security, borders and natural resources were not already complicated, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
MEPC president Ford Fraker recently gave a wide-ranging interview about the U.S. - Saudi relationship in the context of President Obama's upcoming trip there at the end of March.
Hundreds of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews took to the streets of Jerusalem on Sunday to protest against a proposed law intended to make it no longer possible for them to avoid mandatory military or civil service.
For over 30 years, the Middle East Policy Council has participated in the educational effort to fortify those who work for peace with justice. The Presbyterian Church in the USA is in the vanguard of this movement (for historical background on their decade-long project, see the
Ibrahim Mehleb, a former member of deposed Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak’s party, has been nominated as the country’s next prime minister following the surprise resignation of the previous government. Mr.
The P5+1 (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany) and Iran came together again last week to resume their negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
A government has been formed in Lebanon after 11 months of uncertainty and political maneuvering. Warring (figuratively and, at times, literally) Lebanese political factions have agreed to form a unity government composed of 24 cabinet ministers led by Prime Minister Tammam Salam.
Ukraine, Victim of a Geopolitical Power Struggle
The problem with people power is that it often sets in motion unintended consequences. Right now it’s impossible to predict how those consequences will impact Ukraine.
Netanyahu and the "Jewish State"
There are many obstacles to the negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians. As if the issues of security, borders and natural resources were not already complicated, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
Ford Fraker on President Obama's Upcoming Trip to Saudi Arabia
MEPC president Ford Fraker recently gave a wide-ranging interview about the U.S. - Saudi relationship in the context of President Obama's upcoming trip there at the end of March.
Bahrain's Hijacked Reform Efforts
Ever since it gained independence from Britain in 1971, Bahrain has diligently sought to build a modern state.
Qatar Censured by GCC Allies
Three members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain—have withdrawn their ambassadors from Qatar.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest IDF Conscription Law
Hundreds of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews took to the streets of Jerusalem on Sunday to protest against a proposed law intended to make it no longer possible for them to avoid mandatory military or civil service.
Presbyterians Publish "Zionism Unsettled" Study Guide
For over 30 years, the Middle East Policy Council has participated in the educational effort to fortify those who work for peace with justice. The Presbyterian Church in the USA is in the vanguard of this movement (for historical background on their decade-long project, see the
Is New Egypt Cabinet More of the Same?
Ibrahim Mehleb, a former member of deposed Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak’s party, has been nominated as the country’s next prime minister following the surprise resignation of the previous government. Mr.
Iran Nuclear Deal Prospects Unpredictable
The P5+1 (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany) and Iran came together again last week to resume their negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Lebanon Gets a Government
A government has been formed in Lebanon after 11 months of uncertainty and political maneuvering. Warring (figuratively and, at times, literally) Lebanese political factions have agreed to form a unity government composed of 24 cabinet ministers led by Prime Minister Tammam Salam.