The end of the Cold War has created a unique opportunity to promote a comprehensive peace settlement between the Arabs and Israel. American interests are still vitally engaged in this troubled region and lasting Arab-Israeli agreements can help to protect and promote them. With the next administration inevitably preoccupied with domestic affairs, a way must be found to pursue this historic opportunity for peacemaking in the Middle East.
The United States has maintained a long-term commitment to helping the Arab States and Israel resolve their forty-four year-old conflict. For the foreseeable future, the diplomatic efforts of the United States will need to be concentrated on sustaining this process. This report of The Washington Institute's Strategic Study Group examines America's long-term approach to Arab-Israeli peace talks.