The Middle East Situation

The region has plunged into an extraordinary state of flux, with question marks raised over many of the key relationships in the area, and many unresolved contradictions floating to the surface. Some alliances are clearly under strain, while in other cases, overtures are being made between hitherto implacable adversaries. In the wake of the Achille Lauro affair, the US and Israel (or at least Prime Minister Peres) have been trying to persuade Jordan to drop its...