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Opinion
Foreign Policy: Barack ORomney()
May 24, 2012 As the candidates try to distinguish themselves from each other, there is one area in which Aaron David Miller of Foreign Policy sees no difference at all. It's foreign policy, and he says that since Sept. 11 the parties have come to a consensus on how America will interact with the rest of the globe.
Opinion
Foreign Policy: A Possible End To Egypt's Revolution()
May 23, 2012 One of the top candidates in the Egyptian elections is Amr Moussa, a former official in the Mubarak government. David Kenner of Foreign Policy explains his unlikely ascendancy, arguing that Egyptians are seeking candidates who represent law and order, rather than those embody last year's revolution.
Middle East
In Change, Palestinians Now Seek High-Profile Visits()
May 18, 2012 For decades, the Palestinians have urged foreign Muslims to boycott one of the holiest sites in Islam, the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. But now, Palestinian religious figures are encouraging such visits, saying they could highlight Palestinian claims in their feud with Israel.
The Two-Way
Diplomat: U.S. Has Military Option Ready, If Needed, To Deal With Iran()
May 17, 2012 President Obama has said "all options are on the table." The U.S. ambassador to Israel said this week that military options are ready, if necessary, but that diplomacy is still the preferred solution.
Middle East
After Palestinian Prison Deal, A Push For Nonviolence()
May 17, 2012 Palestinian prisoners ended a mass hunger strike aimed at improving conditions in Israeli prisons after reaching a deal with Israeli authorities this week. The success has some Palestinians calling for a greater emphasis on nonviolence in their opposition to Israeli policies.
Author Interviews
At 96, Historian Lewis Reflects On 'A Century' ()
May 15, 2012 Over his long academic career, Bernard Lewis has arguably become the world's greatest historian of the Middle East. Now, at 96, Lewis turns his attention inward in Notes on a Century, a memoir that looks back on his life, work and legacy.
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