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| —Voices from the Sensible Center— Interpreting the Middle
East for North Americans— Inside This Issue 1 Policy—A retired U.S. Army colonel separates fact from fiction in analyzing Israel's net strategic worth to the United States. 2 Editorial—If President Reagan becomes convinced there really is a "window of opportunity" for Mideast peace, it could, he the start of something even bigger for world peace. 4 Media—Ex-Congressman Paul Findley's two-year quest for a publisher for They Dare to Speak Out illustrates what his block-buster book is all about. 5 Lobby Activities—A group endorsing strong U.S.-Arab relations held one of its best conferences, while AIPAC's annual policy meeting drew its own record crowd. In "Other Voices," Charles Fischbein says Israel is preventing needed equipment from reaching a West Bank hospital. 7 Personality—Focusing American attention on Israel's peace movement is the raison d'etre of the America-Israel Council for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. Meet its founder, Mary Appelman. 8 Facts For Your Files—See who's who in Mideast affairs at the State Dept. by checking our new chart (p.8). A chronology of U.S.-Middle East relations (P.9). 10 Trade and Finance—With John Haldane's "Economic Notes" you can learn fast about oil finds in Jordan and Syria, upcoming U.S. trade missions, World Bank loans and other useful info. 11 Book Review—Paul Findley's They Dare to Speak Out is the most powerful expose to date of pressure and intimidation by Israel's U.S. lobby. |