Do Palestinians Really Want a State?
For strategic reasons, Gaza's quasi-statehood may be more desirable to the Palestinians than full sovereignty. The "conflict may never end because the Palestinians may already have what they want."
Money From Abroad Floods Into Lebanon to Buy Votes
In advance of Lebanon's June elections, Saudi Arabia and Iran are competing with each other to buy off Lebanese voters, candidates, and even journalists.
You know this internet thing may be OK after all . . .
Stephanie Guttman finds that following Durban 2 online not as good as being there — but it helped.