August 2013

commentary

Will Iran's Opposition Leaders Be Released?

The resolution of Iran's nuclear crisis does not only depend on U.S.-Iranian relations, but also on other factors including the fate of three Iranian prisoners.

Alireza Nader

blog

Israel-Palestine Talks Offer New Prospects for Peace

After a five-year delay, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators agreed this week to resume direct peace talks. RAND researchers have worked with Palestinians, Israelis, and the international community since 2002 to develop a comprehensive nation-building plan.

commentary

Egyptian Liberals, Please Stand Up

While Egypt really is in trouble, what is needed is not a U.S. signal in the form of an aid cut off or another European mediation effort, it is for Egyptian liberals to stand up and condition their participation in government on genuine national reconciliation.

Jeffrey Martini