Obama reiterates “time is short” warning for diplomacy with Iran at Nuclear Summit

Time and again I’ve heard diplomats highlight a common point with regard to using diplomacy as a conflict-resolution tool: the process is long and requires patience. Yet since this year’s American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference President Obama has… Continue Reading

It’s All About The Money: Bolton Cancels Appearance Promoting War With Iran Over Speaking Fee

Reposted by arrangement with Think Progress The 92nd Street Y and the Clarion Fund are having trouble getting the big names attached to their Iran war mongering panelon Nov. 7. First, New York Times Jerusalem Bureau Chief Ethan Bronner canceled his appearance on… Continue Reading

On Brothers and Keepers: a Missing Link?

On May 6, just before dawn, Ameer Makhoul was arrested. Initial reports state that the Haifa home of the director of Ittijah, a network of NGOs and grassroots organizations representing the interests of Arab citizens of Israel, was invaded by 16 Israeli security agents police officers…On May 7, the IAEA released the preliminary agenda for its June 2010 meeting, and for the very first time, Israel’s nuclear program is slated to be scrutinized as never before.

So? Continue Reading