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—Voices from the Sensible Center— Interpreting the Middle
East for North Americans— Siege of Beirut 2 Horror For Lebanon—What was happening in West Beirut was no secret to millions around the world who watched it on their television screens. The Washington Report provides a wrap-up for those who missed seeing the action. Read it and weep. 3 Humiliation For U.S.—How often can the U.S. Government get struck and still turn the other cheek? How often can it be given the brush-off and still remain silent? Quite often, it appears, if the people who are dishing it out happen to be the leaders of Israel. 4 The Outlook—Once the PLO evacuation of Beirut has been completed, the U.S. appears ready to help Israel achieve some of its other goals in Lebanon. But the Administration should beware: Israel has some unstated goals which could push it into a collision course with American policies. 5 Lobby Activities—Arab-American groups, particularly the NAAA, have set off an avalanche of direct mailings in an unprecedented drive to win the hearts and minds of Americans. The pro-Israel lobby, in the meantime, is still taking aim at the U.S. media, which it accuses of deliberate distortion of events in Lebanon. Regular Features 2 Editorial—President Reagan once again discusses the Middle East at an impromptu news conference. This time he leaves a confusing impression as to who he thinks has done what to whom—and when—in Lebanon. Is he really sure what he means? 6 Facts For Your Files—Chronology of U.S.-Middle East Relations 7 Book Review—Richard Curtiss's book on the changing perceptions of Americans towards the Arab-Israeli dispute couldn't be more timely. But it's also a lot more. It not only documents the changing perceptions but tells you what was really happening in the Middle East while Americans thought something else was happening. 8 Personality—Michael Hudson, Director of the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, wants the Center to be more than just a place for college students to learn. He sees it as a resource service, in its specialty, for a wider community—and it's well on its way to becoming just that.
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