Middle East

A Middle East, Whole and Free

There will be an effect on Israel, Turkey and the Arab states beyond any question. It can be a temporary effect that does not last beyond the deal's currently defined limits. Or it can be an effect that leads to a constructive engagement among most of the nations of the region, with more focus on trade and economic enterprises and an amelioration of bilateral tensions over the medium and long term. This latter vision is the one that the United States and other outsiders should project and work to make happen.