Commentary
The Middle East is a complicated region that is long on problems and short on solutions. Having just returned from Israel, I feel better informed, yet don’t see a clear path to long-term peace in the region. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be working toward a path to peace, though, both here and over there.
As I posted observations from my trip on social media, I often got responses from people along the lines of, “Who cares? That’s their problem. We don’t need to pay attention to things way over there.” Those are all fair responses, but I’ll make the case that unrest in that region impacts the whole world, and it’s important to ensure peace and calm for all involved….