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| —Voices from the Sensible Center— Interpreting the Middle
East for North Americans— Inside This Issue 1 Policy—By indulging Israel's obsession with security and appetite for other peoples' land, we may be helping push her to the brink of disaster. 2 Editorial—If the Palestinians are capable of coming to terms with their own tragic history, isn't it about time we came to terms with them? 4 Special Report—Even the Art of the Possible has its limitations. Robert Hazo takes a hard look at prerequisites for peace in the Middle East. 5 Update on Congress—The Administration and Israel's supporters on the Hill are girding for battle again over proposed arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Jordan. It's too close to call yet, but it looks as if the Administration holds the high ground. 6 Lobbies and Activists—While the specter of Meir Kahane was beginning to haunt American Jewish dreams of Israel, his flesh-and-blood disciples were busy casting a giant shadow on the festivities at ADC's National Convention. 7 Trade and Finance—With the flow of foreign capital drying up, Syria may have to lift itself out of its economic hole by its own bootstraps—and an assist from some new oil finds. 8 Education—Let's have a big hand for the dedicated men and women at the nation's 12 Middle East Outreach programs. Despite federal funding cuts, they're continuing to help change the way Mr. and Mrs. Public perceive Middle Eastern realities. 10 Personality—Meet David Dodge: ex-oilman and university president, humanitarian and kidnap victim—and an exemplar of a noble tradition we're in danger of losing in the Middle East. 11 Book Review—Alan Hart's book might not make you fall in love with Yassir Arafat, but it might convince you that the PLO leader is the Middle East's best bet for peace in our time. 9 A Chronology of U.S.-Mideast Relations 13 TIE Exchange |