Israeli Settlements, American Pressure, and Peace

Mahmoud Abbas participated in 18 years of direct negotiations with seven Israeli governments, all without the settlements freeze that he now insists is an absolute precondition to begin even low-level talks.
Targeted Killings and Double Standards

This study compares the use of targeted killings by the Israel Defense Forces and several Western armies (the U.S., the U.K., the Netherlands, Canada and Australia) that have implemented such policies.
An Alternative Diplomatic Process: A Renewed Regional
Framework for Cooperation in the Middle East
Halting Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program: Iranian Vulnerabilities and Western Policy Options
The Sources of Iranian Negotiating Behavior

This analysis identifies patterns exhibited by the Iranian government and the Iranian
people since ancient times. Most importantly,
Jerusalem: Dangers of Division
A principal argument of those who support the division of Israel’s capital is the need to improve the city’s demographic balance between Jews and Arabs in favor of Jews.
Demilitarization – Preventing Military and Terrorist Threats
Winning Counterinsurgency War: The Israeli Experience
Download the full report (pdf) Summary Contrary to popular belief, conventional armies can indeed defeat terrorist insurgencies. This study will detail the six basic conditions which, if met, enable an army to fight and win the war against terrorism, among which are control of the ground where the insurgency is being waged, acquiring relevant intelligence […]