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IPF Letter in The New York Times

It is sobering yet productive that three distinguished Israelis are generating ideas despite the unfortunate but realistic conclusion that “a comprehensive peace agreement is unattainable right now.”

In Meeting, A Chance for A Regional Approach

Today, President Barack Obama meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after weeks of speculation about how the two countries will address the threat of Iran potentially obtaining nuclear weapons, and with little expectation for progress on Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking.  However, the Iranian threat – coupled with the historic changes of governments across the Middle East – could actually serve as a strategic opportunity for these leaders to address Iran while advancing regional democratic efforts alongside Israeli-Palestinian peace.

The Right Balance on Iran

Israel Policy Forum applauds President Barack Obama’s commitment to Israel’s security outlined in his address to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

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Ambs. Sam Lewis and Ned Walker on US Diplomacy in the Mideast

Earlier today, IPF National Scholar Dr. Steven Spiegel interviewed Ambassadors Sam Lewis and Ned Walker, following the release of IPF's most recent policy paper "After Cairo and Iran: Next Steps for US Diplomacy in the Middle East". Ambassadors Lewis and Walker are both signers on the paper, which was developed by 15 academics, analysts and former government officials.

After Cairo and Iran: Next Steps for US Diplomacy in the Middle East

After Cairo and Iran: Next Steps for US Diplomacy in the Middle East

Executive Summary

Among the many issues and recommendations to the Obama administration contained in the policy paper, the key ones are:

CBS Weekend Roundup on IPF Policy Paper

Listen to Dan Raviv comment on the latest IPF policy paper and interview former Amb. Edward Walker.

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