The Case for U.S. Peacemaking

Rami Khouri of the Daily Star expresses the need for the U.S. to involve itself in the Middle East peace process. Khouri says the U.S. can play a positive role by wisely using its diplomatic toolbox to assure that both sides can make the choices necessary for an agreement. Furthermore, acting on the peace process has a positive impact on many other American interests. Failure to engage in the peace process, Khouri says, “…as during the past eight years – contributes to aggravating multiple local conflicts and radicalizing trends throughout the region.”