I think the U.S. should assist in mediating negotiations toward a resolution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The basic premise for my argument is that with great power comes great responsibility. The US, as a matter of fact, is the most powerful nation in the world and must wield this power wisely. In the case of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I think the US also has a role to play. In particular as the US clearly takes both Israeli and Palestinian interests to heart and because of the US’s general influence in the region in forging alliances.
The US needs to be careful, though, not to impose its own interests on the Israeli or Palestinian sides. I think that the Western, Eurocentric focus on getting a solution has been one of biggest obstacles to peace. Maybe there is no solution! And that is fine. Maybe we should focus on marginal improvements that can lead to more peace in the long run.
