That really jumped out at me. Among nasty neighbors, Iran was clearly the greater threat.

It read more like an opinion piece than serious research, and even as opinion it was so overreaching in some of its claims. It didn't have a lot of utility.

There are large question marks among many Israelis about what Sharon will do the day after evacuations are completed, ... Many think he will not go further than this. But if the two sides are encouraged by the U.S. and other outside players to get back to negotiating, there is potential for the disengagement process to lead to renewal of political dialogue between the two sides.

The Zionist dream of a Jewish homeland isn't possible if Jews are outnumbered or feel compelled to forgo the democratic traditions that are Israel's strength.

This is the first time you've had an interesting Israel race taking place in several years, but that doesn't mean that people are participating financially.