opinion brief
Why are Latin American countries endorsing a Palestinian state?
Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay say they recognize Palestinian independence along pre-1967 borders. What do they hope to accomplish?
December 8, 2010, at 3:49 PM
In rapid succession, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay have officially recognized a free and independent Palestinian state, adding an unexpected twist to the U.S.-backed push for Middle East peace. The South American neighbors said that the Palestinian state should... More
opinion brief
Will Netanyahu finally compromise?
To get peace talks moving again, Washington is giving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu incentives — or are they bribes?
November 15, 2010, at 1:09 PM
In a potential breakthrough for Mideast peace talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is asking his cabinet to back a U.S. proposal to freeze West Bank settlement building for three months in exchange for security incentives from Washington (including... More
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