Anthropology and Political Science: Oil and Water?
I review Aronoff and Kubik's fascinating new book on the convergence of political science and anthropology.
Would Israeli unilateral withdrawal lead to peace?
Joel Migdal comments on the possible utility of a unilateral withdrawal from most of the West Bank.
Why did Abbas not insist on the “Olmert Plan”?
Joel Migdal comments on Mahmoud Abbas's negotiating strategy.
Public Radio Interview: A Look At America’s Middle East Foreign Policy Over The Last 70 Years
Steve Scher interviews Joel Migdal on Seattle's public radio station, KUOW, on the state of the Middle East today. Or click here.
The PLO-Hamas Unity Agreement: an Opportunity for the United States and Israel
Why may the PLO-Hamas unity agreement actually be an opportunity for Israel and the United States?