Publication

The brief discusses the US stance toward the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. It argues that the Obama administration is losing its patience and is determined to get to the point, the sooner the better, and to formulate clear positions on the core issues, leaving aside tactical and procedural issues. After failed attempts to bring the parties to negotiate directly, the administration has reached the conclusion that direct talks under the present circumstances will not lead towards a settlement. The US must, according to the author, assume responsibility for formulating positions and to bring about their adoption by both parties.