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Obama’s Call for Israel to Base Negotiations on Pre-1967 Borders (Part III): A Political Assessment

Posted on Friday, May 27, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In my post earlier this week, I concluded returning to Israel’s pre-1967 borders would make the country difficult to defend against Arab aggression, even with its vastly superior military. Even with a patchwork of land swaps, it would still be a challenge for Israel to defend. Leaving … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Call for Israel to Base Negotiations on Pre-1967 Borders (Part II): A Military Assessment

Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In yesterday’s post, I indicated my desire to reflect upon President Obama’s proposal rather than fall prey to my deeply visceral initial reaction. In this post, I decided to tackle what I know best first: the situation’s military dynamics. From a military perspective, the … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Call for Israel to Base Negotiations on Pre-1967 Borders (Part I)

Posted on Monday, May 23, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I have delayed responding to Obama’s speech last week, which called for Israel to revert back to its pre-1967 borders as a precondition for talks. Being the Rational Republican, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the situation rather than fall prey … Continue reading →