The two leaders seem to be going out of their way to show how friendly they have become
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Iran’s Agenda: Why Tehran Plays Hard to Get on Nuclear Diplomacy
“A decade of war in now ending,” President Barack Obama told Americans on Monday, vowing to “show the courage to try and resolve our differences with other nations peacefully – not because we are naive about the dangers we face, …
Facing Hamas, Israel Rolls the Dice: Will There Be Another Gaza War?
A few parallels exist between Israel’s current Gaza operation and the 22-day war that began in December 2008. But the Middle East is a much different place in late 2012, with the risks more complicated and the politics more charged.
What Should the Middle East Expect from Obama’s Second Term?
“This is my last election,” President Barack Obama told then Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in comments picked up by a mike in Seoul last March. “After my election, I have more flexibility.”
Whether It’s Romney or Obama, U.S. Will Consider Direct Talks with Iran
Here’s a little secret about the future of U.S. Iran policy, regardless of who wins the presidential election: direct talks between Washington and Tehran may be inevitable — notwithstanding the Obama Administration’s …
Israel’s Coming Elections: Netanyahu Looks Like a Winner–But There May Be Surprises
How the Israeli Prime Minister’s bid for early elections could backfire
Obama’s Iran Policy: Why Diplomacy Remains the Likely Course
The Israelis may be trying to make military action seem more palatable to the Administration, but diplomacy and sanctions will likely remain Washington’s focus well into next year
After November: 5 Middle East Headaches That Await the U.S.
Last week’s U.N. General Assembly session served up reminders that the next White House may have little option but to deal with a number of crises previously deferred
Apocalyptic Talk Aside, Israel Has Dialed Down Its Threat to Bomb Iran — for Now
Netanyahu says at present rates of enrichment, Iran’s nuclear program will cross Israel’s red line for military action next spring or summer
Don’t Expect a Romney Intifadeh, the Palestinians Are Used to Disappointment
Even before Romney revealed his cards, it was clear to a growing number of Palestinians that their fate is in their own hands
Red Lines, Deadlines and End Games: Netanyahu Turns Up Iran Heat on Obama
The Israeli prime minister’s problem is not the lack of a red line. It’s that the U.S. one isn’t the same as his.
Never Mind the Democrats’ Jerusalem Kerfuffle, Where’s the Peace Process?
There may be a bipartisan consensus on backing hawkish Israeli positions, but Washington has little to offer the Palestinians for sticking to the U.S. script
Worried About Israel Bombing Iran Before November? You Can Relax
By demanding a U.S. statement of ‘red lines’ in exchange for Israeli restraint, Netanyahu appears to be seeking a retreat from an untenable position