Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Jewish Settlement Blocs aren’t Going Anywhere

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Recently, the small Jewish settlement of Migron was set upon by Israeli security forces. The security forces, acting on orders from Peace Now proposed Israeli court decision, demolished a total of three homes in the early hours of the morning. … Continue reading →

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No to a New Round of Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Once again the international community is pressuring Israelis and Palestinians to launch another round of peace talks. After 18 years of US sponsored Israeli-Palestinian negotiations for a “two-state solution,” the once relished Oslo Accords are nearing an end. Despite the elaborate … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Missile Build-Up: Battle for Hegemony in the Persian Gulf

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

The chaos and uprisings across the Arab world, the Palestinian UN bid, and Turkey’s regional power push have removed Iran from the top headlines. However, Iran’s presence can be felt in all three strategic topics and its foreign policy actions … Continue reading →

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Vote at the UN-The Last Nail in the “Two State Solution’s” Coffin?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The Palestinian quest for statehood at the UN will not translate into an altered reality on the ground. As of today, there are doubts as to whether the UN will even vote on the issue tomorrow, due to heavy international … Continue reading →

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UN Vote on Palestinian State- Why Now?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Make no mistake, the Palestinian Authority is in dire straits. The PA is facing many problems, all of which are serious enough to push Mahmoud Abbas to unilateral action at the UN with all the risks this move entails. For … Continue reading →

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