My Theory Is That Security - Also

The Message Of The Free World To Any Potential Palestinian Leadership Should Be A Simple One: Embrace Democratic Reform And We Will Embrace You.

Imagine If The United States, In Its War Against Hitler, Had Said To Stalin: We Don't Want Your Support Until You Make Your Country Democratic.

My Optimism Is Not Based Primarily On The Successful March Of Democracy In Recent Times But Rather Is Based On The Experience Of Having Lived In A Fear Society And Studied The Mechanics Of Tyranny That Sustain Such A Society.

Unfortunately, Little Attention Was Paid To How Arafat Ruled. In Fact, Some Saw The Harsh And Repressive Nature Of Arafat's Regime As Actually Bolstering The Prospects For Peace.

The Central Premise Behind Oslo Was That If Arafat Were Given Enough Legitimacy, Territory, Weapons And Money, He Would Use His Power To Fight Terror And Make Peace With Israel.