Negotiation Over Isolation
Jimmy Carter, former US president | April 30, 2008
Policy in Washington favors punishing and boycotting governments and political factions who do not adhere to US mandates. ++ This approach gives leaders little incentive to moderate their policies. ++ "In the Middle East, as in Nepal, the path to peace lies in negotiation, not in isolation." ++ Recently, after discussions with Jimmy Carter, Hamas leaders made progress towards enhancing the prospects for peace in the region. ++ Official discussions with outlawed leaders might be able to resuscitate the peace talks in the Middle East.
