I say Neo-conservative view of the world because one of the basic tenants of their view is that Israel can do no wrong. But as Thomas Friedman discusses, beyond demographic reality, Israel's military cannot really defeat Hamas who is mastering new technology. Hamas cannot win either because that is beyond the technology. But it does lead to a stalemate that is horrible and needs moderate leadership and economic growth to bring about peace.
I have personally wanting the Israeli's to put an end to the Rockets by sending in the ground troops. But others have pointed out that this would result in a lots of civilian casualties and Israeli troop casualities. Of course, bombs also result in civilian casualties. But if you send in the troops, you can find the missiles (hopefully) and being them out with you. But that will not lead to peace.
As we have found out in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, you cannot blast your way with gun powder to economic growth and moderate politics.
As usual, Thomas Friedman explains all this more lucidly than I do.
Link to Friedman column
No comments:
Post a Comment