The Middle East Situation

The dramatic recent flurry of diplomatic activity relating to Middle East peace has yet to produce any tangible progress, but it has certainly served to clarify positions and problems. After a period of considerable confusion, a clearer picture is now emerging as to how far the major players concerned - in this instance, Egypt, Israel, the PLO and the US - are able or willing to go on key issues such as the forum and basis for peace negotiations and who should...