RETHINKING THE END GAME: Improving Lives in the Middle East
Thursday, 21 April 2011 23:41
Z STREET
MAY 4th, Washington DC
Z STREET believes the goal of the Peace Process should be peace. The rest of the world, however, acts as if the goal has to be the immediate creation of a Palestinian State, regardless of who will actually benefit, if anyone at all. It is time to begin Rethinking the End Game.
The way to begin a real peace process in the Middle East is to have a viable model that ensures the greatest number of people -- of all religions and ethnicities -- have access to fundamental rights and services, while internalizing the importance of tolerance, pluralism and respect for the rule of law. Z STREET places those goals in the analysis first - they are the end game - and wouldn't it make more sense to have the geopolitical configuration facilitate the goal, rather than be the goal? It’s time to reset the way people think about the Middle East peace process.
That is why, on May 4th, Z STREET is bringing together experts who will explain the reality of the immediate future, and how best to improve that. We will see it from the perspective of human and civil rights, from the economic standpoint, and from the cultural perspective. We will also learn how it will play out in terms of the current vast upheaval in the Arab world. The experts include Arabic Studies professor Mordechai Kedar, Arab Israeli journalist Khaled abu Toameh, Middle East expert Steven J. Rosen, economist and author George Gilder, human rights activist Nonie Darwish, Middle East specialist Harold Rhode and Middle East political economist Gal Luft.
All of these different, unfortunately heretofore largely ignored perspectives, will offer options for how to successfully move forward on a peace process that can actually lead to real improvements in the lives of all the people who live there. And that can lead to peace.
The event will be held in the Congressional Auditorium in the Capitol Visitors' Center on East Front at First Street and East Capitol Street, NE. For additional information: rethinkingtheendgame@zstreet.org
Last Updated on Sunday, 22 May 2011 20:52
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Arab Peace Initiative: the take it or leave it style of negotiation
Friday, 15 April 2011 18:15
04/15/11 The ever-brilliant Mordechai Kedar, professor of Arabic Studies at Bar-Ilan University, writes about the much ballyhooed Arab Peace Initiative. Um, an initiative that doesn't allow any participation by a party (i.e. Israel) whose security is on the line, doesn't really sound like a great idea, does it? At least not for the voiceless victim. Read what he has to say here.
Last Updated on Friday, 15 April 2011 18:22
Z STREET presents: RETHINKING THE END GAME: Improving Lives in the Middle East
Monday, 04 April 2011 09:53
Everyone in the DC area, and everyone who can get there, join us on May 4th at the gorgeous Congressional Auditorium on Capitol Hill and learn from scholars, experts, human rights activists, historians, and economists, that the RESET button must be pressed on the current thinking about the Arab-Israeli conflict, and learn why and how and what to do next. You'll hear from Arabic Studies professor Mordechai Kedar, Arab Israeli journalist Khaled abu Toameh, Middle East expert Steve J. Rosen, economist George Gilder, human rights activist Nonie Darwish, Middle East specialist Harold Rhode and Middle East political economist Gal Luft. Click on the banner at the top of the page to register, and click through to learn more. JOIN US AND CHANGE THE END GAME! And to read more about what's behind the idea, read this.
Last Updated on Sunday, 01 May 2011 17:56
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Z STREET files amicus brief in support of opposing US promotion of Islam (AIG)
Saturday, 09 April 2011 22:59
 04.09.11 Z STREET filed an amicus curiae brief in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the plaintiff in Murray v. Geithner, the AIG shariah support case. read the brief.
Last Updated on Sunday, 10 April 2011 22:57
Pro-Jewish, Pro-Israel Pride: The Z STREET interview
Friday, 01 April 2011 08:50
04/01/11 Read Jerry Gordon's interview about Z STREET here. Some highlights:
Gordon: Is Z Street the anti-J Street organization of choice for American Zionists?
Marcus: Z Street is the pro-Israel organization of choice for American Zionists. J Street doesn’t enter into the equation because J Street is neither a pro-Israel nor a Zionist organization.
Gordon: What is the mission and objective of Z Street?
Marcus: The goal of Z Street is to allow people to recognize the pride they have in Israel, which is Zionism. It is something to be proud of, not something to be ashamed of. We need to be proud that Israel is a Jewish state. We don’t have to say that quietly. We don’t have to say it apologetically. By providing the facts, we hope to provide a way that will allow people to understand the truth. The objective and the goal of Z Street is love and support for Israel as the Jewish state. A huge part of that pride is the recognition that we must not apologize for refusing to live with, and be killed by, terrorists. What other country in the world would be forced to welcome a militarized sovereign terrorist entity living next door? That's what countries go to war against. That is not the way to achieve peace. No appeasement of, no concessions to, and no negotiationa with terrorists. Period. Anything else is suicide, and suicide is a hopeless act committed by those with no self-worth.
Last Updated on Monday, 13 June 2011 15:11
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