Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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The imbalance of power in Arab countries allows regimes to stay in control virtually unchallenged by non-violent opposition groups. Without a break in the stalemate between the key players—ruling establishments, moderate Islamist movements, and secular parties—democratization is impossible.
The costs of Iranian President Ahmadinejad’s economic mismanagement and foreign policy adventurism may compel the Islamic Republic to usher in a new era which focuses on competent management and economic growth. But if the last three decades are any guide corrections have usually tended to take place after two presidential terms are served, not one.
Thanks to the hard work of leaders and specialists in both countries, a U.S.-China climate deal is now within reach.
Trying to negotiate a two-state solution as if there were a viable Palestinian leadership, no Hamas, no Palestinian civil war, and no ongoing settlement activity has led us to where we are today.