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Oslo Is Dead, the Two-State Solution Isn’t

A two-state solution remains the only politically viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict—and, with the right Israeli and U.S. leaders, it can be achieved outside the Oslo framework.

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Jerome M. Segal

Washington Needs a Better Plan for Competing With China

U.S. China policy is heavy on rhetoric and light on goals. Articulating a clear set of objectives—from trade to defense—will help policymakers focus their efforts.

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Matthew Kroenig

Normal Is Over for Russia’s Hinterland

The ongoing protests in Russia’s far east aren’t a one-off—they’re a preview of the future of the country’s periphery.

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Sophie Pinkham

Iraq’s New Prime Minister Wants to Control the Iran-Backed Militias. It Won’t Be Easy.

Mustafa al-Kadhimi is better placed than many of his predecessors to cement the Iraqi state’s authority, but independent armed groups are pushing back.

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Shelly Kittleson

The Oil and the Glory

A note to readers

All: This blog goes dark with this latest edition of The Weekly Wrap. Archives for the last two years will remain here. For the three years prior to that, archives will soon be available at oilandglory.com, which is being rebuilt, and for now are at stevelevine.info. Thanks for a great two years here at the ...

By Steve LeVine

| August 4, 2012, 4:58 PM

All: This blog goes dark with this latest edition of The Weekly Wrap. Archives for the last two years will remain here. For the three years prior to that, archives will soon be available at oilandglory.com, which is being rebuilt, and for now are at stevelevine.info. Thanks for a great two years here at the fabulous FP, the destination for international commentary. Watch my Twitter feed. Best, Steve

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Oslo Is Dead, the Two-State Solution Isn’t

Washington Needs a Better Plan for Competing With China

Normal Is Over for Russia’s Hinterland

Iraq’s New Prime Minister Wants to Control the Iran-Backed Militias. It Won’t Be Easy.

The Oil and the Glory

A note to readers

Oslo Is Dead, the Two-State Solution Isn’t

Washington Needs a Better Plan for Competing With China

Normal Is Over for Russia’s Hinterland

Iraq’s New Prime Minister Wants to Control the Iran-Backed Militias. It Won’t Be Easy.

U.S. Officials to Hold High-Level Talks With Taiwan as Tensions With China Worsen

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