U.S. – European Consultations on the Middle East

The U.S./Middle East Project has convened an annual U.S.-European consultation on the Middle East, bringing together representatives of the U.S. Department of State and other governmental departments and agencies dealing with the Middle East with their European counterparts to discuss U.S. and European policy in the region.

These consultations, designed to improve understanding and coordination between U.S. and European policymakers, have taken place in Paris, London, Berlin, Rome and Washington D.C., in each case hosted and co-sponsored by the respective foreign ministries.



International Board Meeting, Washington, D.C., April 6-7, 2009

International Board Meeting, Washington, D.C., April 6-7, 2009

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U.S. HAMAS POLICY BLOCKS MIDDLE EAST PEACE

Failed bilateral talks have shown that a Middle East peace accord can never be reached by the parties themselves. Henry Siegman advises that addressing Hamas’ legitimate grievances could lead to a Palestinian coalition government that would provide Israel with a credible peace partner.

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