A panel discussion was held on the geo-political dynamics of Israel and Palestine. Nadia Hijab spoke on progress in the peace process, what the next U.S. President can do, and why peace has not been achieved. Daniel Levy talked about flaws in the Annapolis two-state solution process and suggested new approaches to that process. what the next U.S. President can do, and impediments to a peaceful solution. Naseer Aruri addressed impediments to a peaceful solution and politicide. Peter Gubser moderated.

“Geo-Political Dynamics, Part II: Israel and Palestine” was a program of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 17th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, “Transitioning the White House: Challenges and Opportunities for Arab-U.S. Relations.”