Eye on Syria: Timely Report on Developments
Welcome to Eye on Syria, a timely report on developments in Syria as well as a review of pertinent articles in the Syrian official press as well as what is written about Syria. The...
Towards an Arab Comprehensive Strategy For Peace
If one reviews the peace process since its launching after the U.S. aggression against Iraq in which the Syrian regime participated, s/he will realize why the Syrians looked for a peace settlement with the...
Can Tyrants Make Peace? A Perspective on the Syrian/Israel Talks in Washington
One of the lessons of the twentieth century that is that a tyrant does not make peace with a democratically elected leader.
A dictator views an agreement with a democracy as one of expediency, designed...
The Man Who Convinced Eshkol
The course of history can be changed by the determination of one man who stands up for what he believes in when he is listened to by people who are in a position of...
Eye on Syria: Timely Report on Developments
Welcome to Eye on Syria, a timely report on developments in Syria as well as a review of pertinent articles in the Syrian official press as well as what is written about Syria. The...
Exercises in the Art of War
The Chairman of the Palestinian Authority is nervous and speaks aggressively. Hamas and the activists get the hint: He will not oppose a little "pressure" on Israel, which will also press the Americans. The...
Within the Framework of the “Rules of the Game”
Hizballah is liable to look for revenge by "selectively firing" Katyushas, attempting headline-grabbing attacks in southern Lebanon in the coming days or by concentrated attacks on IDF and SLA positions.
The elimination of military leaders...
PLO State to Include at Least All West Bank and Gaza
When permanent status negotiations begin, borders of the state of Palestine, including Jerusalem and all other territories occupied in 1967, will be determined by the terms of reference of the Oslo Agreement.
the "peace of...
Barak’s “Red Line” Coalition
Quotes from text:
"There are enough hawks in Israel's emerging coalition -- including perhaps Barak -- to insure that no withdrawal from occupied south Lebanon is likely to be forthcoming without firm Syrian or international...
Damascus to Rearm Saddam
A secret deal has been agreed between Syria and Iraq for the supply of military equipment to Baghdad, according to Middle East intelligence sources.
Relations between the two countries have been improving significantly in recent...