Eritrean refugees face human trafficking, exploitation, and hostility throughout North Africa and the Sahel.
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Israel
Why Did the Palestinian-Israeli Negotiations Collapse?
Even Dennis Rodman could have done a better job of facilitating Palestinian-Israeli negotiations than the Americans.
Asking the Hard Questions about Israel
Amid floundering peace talks, Jewish artists, historians, and activists are taking an increasingly critical look at Israel’s founding and history.
Netanyahu’s Defining Hour
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu needs to understand that unconditionally releasing the final group of Palestine prisoners would put the ball back in the court of the Palestinian Authority.
Introspective in Israel: On Zionism’s Legacy and Its Future
New books by Ari Shavit and Ilan Pappe offer competing but valuable reexaminations of Israel’s history and the future of peace in the Middle East.
Israel’s Bogeyman Ya’alon Strikes Again
Afterward, Israel Defense Minister Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon retracted his stinger, but left the U.S.-Israel relationship further poisoned.
Toward a Permanent Nuclear Deal with Iran
There are still significant challenges to reaching a permanent deal on Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, but there’s plenty of room to compromise.
Overcoming the “Manufactured Crisis” with Iran
Gareth Porter’s new book chronicles U.S. and Israeli efforts to ensure the perpetuation, rather than the resolution, of outstanding concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.
Ever Wonder Exactly Why the U.S. Keeps Israel’s Nuclear Secret?
Hint: it’s not just the Israel lobby.
Hamas and Hezbollah Agree to Disagree on Syria
Sunni Hamas and Shiite Hezbollah have apparently agreed to disagree on Syria while maintaining a strategic partnership against Israel.