The Middle East Situation

In the run-up to the US-Soviet summit, the region is in an acute state of political ferment. On both the Arab and Israeli sides, there are intensive (and in most cases secretive) discussions of possible peace moves. The idea of some sort of international cover (involving the Soviets) for negotiations continues to gain ground, and a more active Soviet role is already apparent. Despite its recent setbacks, the PLO appears to have retained the commitment of Jordan and...