The recent announcement that indirect peace talks between Israel and
Syria are being conducted in Turkey has led many to ask whether this
round of negotiations represents anything more than political games.
The question for the current round of talks then is whether the United
States will engage not as a mediator, but as a participant. So far the
White House, while apprised of the meetings, hasn't expressed a
willingness to join in the talks. So while Israel and Syria may make
progress under Turkey's guidance, a key piece of the peace puzzle will
still be missing. But perhaps not for long. Even if the current U.S.
administration does not engage, Turkey may well be able to shepherd the
talks to a point where at least the next administration can help
finalize the deal.
For the complete report from the Middle East Times click on this link
Syria are being conducted in Turkey has led many to ask whether this
round of negotiations represents anything more than political games.
The question for the current round of talks then is whether the United
States will engage not as a mediator, but as a participant. So far the
White House, while apprised of the meetings, hasn't expressed a
willingness to join in the talks. So while Israel and Syria may make
progress under Turkey's guidance, a key piece of the peace puzzle will
still be missing. But perhaps not for long. Even if the current U.S.
administration does not engage, Turkey may well be able to shepherd the
talks to a point where at least the next administration can help
finalize the deal.
For the complete report from the Middle East Times click on this link
