Brookings: Experts - Martin S. Indyk

President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Indyk says President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize should be seen as an acknowledgment of the promise his presidency holds for a new era of international cooperation. But Indyk also notes that Obama is still left with numerous foreign policy challenges requiring tangible progress.

U.S.-Egypt Relations and Hosni Mubarak's Washington Visit

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak visited the White House for the first time in five years this week. His message was that Arab nations want peace but Israel must make concessions first. Martin Indyk joined Diane Rehm to discuss the future of U.S.-Egypt relations and the Middle East peace process.

Which Path to Persia? : Options for a New American Strategy toward Iran

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Which Path to Persia? objectively presents the most important policy options available to the United States in crafting a new strategy toward Iran.

Developments in Iran and North Korea

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Indyk joined Andrea Mitchell to discuss the inauguration of Mahmoud Ahmedinejad to a second term as president of Iran. Indyk and Mitchell also spoke about former President Bill Clinton’s trip to North Korea, in which he secured a pardon for two U.S. journalists being held by the government.

Options for a New American Strategy Toward Iran

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In a new Saban Analysis Paper, six Brookings experts analyze the main policy approaches toward Iran. In examining the benefits and drawbacks of the nine options—including engagement, persuasion, airstrikes, and containment—the authors refrain from recommending one policy over the other. Rather, they present the details of the policies in a manner that allows readers to understand the complexity of the challenge that is Iran and decide for themselves which group of policies is best.

Reactions to President Obama's Speech to the Muslim World

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Barack Obama delivered a highly anticipated address in Cairo, Egypt on June 4 in an attempt to improve U.S. relations with the Muslim world. Brookings experts offered comments on the President’s speech.

Obama in Egypt and His Speech to the Muslim World

Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tamara Cofman Wittes and Martin Indyk joined a group of Middle East experts, journalists and activists to discuss what should be said by President Obama during his trip to Egypt in June. Wittes argued Obama must redefine how America's role is viewed and Indyk stated that, among other things, a sincere commitment to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute is necessary.

Netanyahu-Obama Meeting: Don't Expect Confrontation

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In an interview with the Council on Foreign Relations, Martin Indyk downplayed the prospects of any confrontation over the Mideast peace process between President Barack Obama and new Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in their first meeting. Still, he said, Netanyahu could have trouble reconciling Obama's desire for a two-state solution with the Palestinians with opposition from his political base.

Israel's Elections: Can This Batch Do Peace?

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Following parliamentary elections in Israel, Martin Indyk writes that even though the right-wing bloc won a majority and a hard-liner has become the kingmaker, it is premature to declare the end of the two-state solution and the death of the Middle East peace process.

Middle East Needs Obama's Touch

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

President Barack Obama will face a series of challenges in the Middle East demanding urgent attention: an Iraq that could still unravel, an Iran approaching the nuclear threshold, a faltering Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and weak governments in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories. Martin Indyk and Richard Haass outline what the initial goals of the Obama administration should be in the region.

Beyond Iraq: A New U.S. Strategy for the Middle East

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Indyk and Richard Haass argue to be successful in the Middle East, the Obama administration will need to move beyond Iraq, find ways to deal constructively with Iran, and forge a final-status Israeli-Palestinian agreement.

A Time for Diplomatic Renewal: Toward a New U.S. Strategy in the Middle East

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Indyk and Richard Haass note that President-elect Obama will face a series of critical, complex, and interrelated challenges in the Middle East that will demand his immediate attention: an Iran apparently intent on approaching or crossing the nuclear threshold as quickly as possible; a fragile situation in Iraq that is straining the U.S. military; weak governments in Lebanon and Palestine under challenge from stronger Hezbollah and Hamas militant organizations; a faltering Israeli-Palestinian peace process; and American influence diluted by a severely damaged reputation.

Restoring the Balance in the Middle East

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Indyk and Richard Haass joined Charlie Rose to discuss the newly released Saban Center at Brookings-Council on Foreign Relations book Restoring the Balance: A Middle East Strategy for the Next President. They highlighted three major foreign policy challenges in the region that President-elect Obama will need to focus on and detailed some of the recommendations found within the book.

The Future of U.S.-Syrian Relations

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In congressional testimony, Martin Indyk argued that the current policy of isolating Syria has had mixed results. He believes that the next U.S. president should consider a different approach that could foster a more productive relationship allowing mutual goals to be realized in the troubled region.

Gulf Trip Report: Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In February, Martin Indyk and Richard Haass engaged leading Gulf policymakers in detailed conversations about what they are looking for from a new American president. While all those with whom they spoke were fascinated by the American presidential primary elections and seem to be following the results closely, few have yet focused on the possibility that a significant change in U.S. foreign policy might result from a new administration in Washington. There was also a significant disconnect between leaders and publics: The leaders are focused on how the next administration will deal with complex regional security challenge posed by Iran, whereas the publics are hoping that a new president will resolve the Palestinian issue and press authoritarian governments to be more open, transparent and accountable.

Israel, Hamas and the Challenge of Gaza

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:29:37 GMT

As Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice held talks in the Middle East to discuss peace negotiations between the Palestinians and Israel, Martin Indyk stressed that a resolution to the conflict is imperative for those two parties and the region as a whole.

Back to Balancing

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Indyk and Tamara Cofman Wittes argue that the United States must strengthen its international partnerships, use diplomacy, and offer security guarantees to advance U.S. interests in the Middle East and Gulf regions. Those U.S. interests include: stabilizing Iraq, revitalizing the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and encouraging moderate Arab nations to enact political and economic reforms.

Optimism for Mideast Summit

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Indyk disusses the possibility of a Middle East peace agreement at the upcoming international peace conference. He asserts several middle eastern states may become more cohensive due to the Iranian extremist threat.

Governing Gaza: Hamas's Dilemma

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Martin S. Indyk, Newsweek International (July 2-9, 2007 Issue)

Recalling 'Wolfie's' Wisdom

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin S. Indyk, Haaretz (6/28/07)

Is Trusteeship for Palestine the Answer?

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Martin S. Indyk, foreignaffairs.org (6/27/07)

A 'Two-State Solution,' Palestinian-Style

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Does Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas know something that we don't? For five days his presidential security forces in Gaza came under organized attack by Hamas gunmen. His compound in Gaza City was under siege. But he responded to these clear challenges to his authority with observations about the madness that had infected Gaza and refused to assign blame.

Gaza Violence: Middle East at a Critical Turning Point

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, Australian Broadcast Corportation (6/14/07)

The Honeymoon's Over for Bush and the Saudis

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Martin S. Indyk, The Washington Post (4/29/07)

Back to Balancing in the Middle East: A New Strategy for Constructive Engagement

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A new Sunni-Shi'a fault line and a significant decline in U.S. influence frame the challenge to the next President's Middle East policy. That challenge requires both a return to balance-of-power diplomacy and a better balancing of interests and values to contain the Iraq civil war, strengthen the forces of moderation, prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, and promote democratic reform.

Secretary Rice Can Put Israeli-Palestinian 'Peace Train' Back on Tracks

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk

Debating the Troop Surge in Iraq

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (2/15/07)

Next Steps in Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Martin S. Indyk before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia (2/14/07)

Hope Springs Eternal in the Middle East

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Martin S. Indyk, Suddeutsche Zeitung (2/9/07)

Q&A on the New Iraq Strategy

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk (1/11/07)

Responding to Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: Next Steps

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Martin S. Indyk before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (9/19/06)

Could This War Produce a Sunni-Israeli Alliance?

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, Haaretz (8/28/06)

In Lebanon, Even Peace Is a Battle

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Carlos Pascual and Martin S. Indyk, The New York Times (8/22/06)

Keep Syria and Iran Out of Negotiations Over Lebanon

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, Council on Foreign Relations (7/27/06)

Crisis Unabated in Middle East

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Internet Chat with Martin S. Indyk, Washingtonpost.com (7/26/06)

Israeli Air and Ground Operations Continue in War Against Hezbollah

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (7/26/06)

A Strategy for Resolving the Conflict in Lebanon

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin S. Indyk, Financial Times (7/23/06)

Middle East Crisis: Hezbollah and Iran are to Blame

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, Aljazeera.Net (7/21/06)

Can Diplomacy Quell Middle East Violence?

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, CNN (7/20/06)

Lebanon Crisis: Role of the U.S.

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Internet Chat with Martin S. Indyk, Haaretz.com (7/18/06)

What Lies Beyond Israel and Lebanon?

Sat, 15 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, NPR (7/15/06)

Israeli Warplanes Bomb Beirut

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, CNN (7/13/06)

Middle East Violence Escalates

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, CNN (7/13/06)

Israeli Forces Enter Lebanon

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, CNN (7/12/06)

Middle East: More Violence Likely

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (7/12/06)

Dual Dilemmas: U.S. Policy Options for the Israeli-Palestinian Predicament

Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Saban Center Middle East Memo #9

Iran Military Options Open

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, Australian Broadcasting Corp. (3/9/06)

Sharon: From Soldier to "Man of Peace"

Sat, 07 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, Weekend Edition NPR (1/7/06)

Sharon's Collapse "Leaves Political Crater"

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, Australian Broadcasting Corp. (12/5/06)

Indyk: Step Back from the Road Map

Sat, 10 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin Indyk, The National Interest (12/10/05)

The Gaza Strip: Go Your Own Way

Fri, 02 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

"Life's Good." That's the message proclaimed on huge billboards in the Gaza Strip these days—albeit by an importer of European refrigerators. It was also a message conveyed by last weekend's pictures of Palestinians crossing from Gaza into Egypt, no longer scrutinized by Israeli soldiers.

Iran's Bluster isn't a Bluff

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin S. Indyk, Los Angeles Times (11/1/05)

United Nations Should Lead the Effort Against Syria

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin S. Indyk, Financial Times (10/23/05)

Advice to Rice: Better Try and Fail Than Not Try

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin S. Indyk, Financial Times (7/21/05)

Think tank director says American-Islamic dialogue has reached a pivotal point

Sat, 16 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk, The Daily Star (4/16/05)

Syria's Role in Lebanon

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Martin S. Indyk, Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs and U.S. Ambassador to Israel during the Clinton administration, says that while President Bush deserves credit for using his bully pulpit, Syria's departure from Lebanon wouldn't necessarily lead to democracy, or peace. Indyk, now director of the Washington-based Saban Center for Middle East Policy, talked to TIME's Elaine Shannon.

Seizing the Moment in Israeli-Palestinian Relations: How to Sustain the Cease-Fire and Revitalize the Road Map

Wed, 02 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Middle East Memo by Martin S. Indyk and Tamara Cofman Wittes (February 2005)

Palestinian Elections: Actions Speak Louder Than Tours

Mon, 06 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin S. Indyk, New York Times (12/6/04)

US Policy Priorities in the Gulf: Challenges and Choices

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Book Chapter by Martin S. Indyk, International Interests in the Gulf Region (2004)

Making Gaza Disengagement Work: Israeli, Palestinian, and International Requirements

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Making Gaza Disengagement Work: Israeli, Palestinian, and International Requirements (June 2004)

The Day That Bush Took Gaza

Sun, 25 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin Indyk, Washington Post (4/25/04)

U.S. Policy in the Mideast

Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin S. Indyk and Shibley Telhami, The Diane Rehm Show (4/21/04)

How Bush's Doctrine of Pre-emption was Ambushed by Reality

Fri, 26 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin S. Indyk, The Age (3/26/04)

The Iraq War did not Force Gadaffi's Hand

Tue, 09 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin S. Indyk, The Financial Times (3/9/04)

Getting the Arab-Israeli Peace Process Back on Track

Tue, 24 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Martin S. Indyk, U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (2/24/04)

Arafat's Billions

Sun, 09 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Martin Indyk, 60 Minutes (11/9/03)

Let the Fight for Peace Begin

Thu, 21 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin Indyk, The New York Times (8/21/03)

The Israeli-Palestinian Workshop: Toward a Two-State Solution

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

The Israeli-Palestinian Workshop: Toward a Two-State Solution (May 2003)

A Trusteeship for Palestine?

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Martin Indyk, Foreign Affairs (May/June 2003)

U.S. Victory in Iraq Opens Possibility of Palestinian-Israeli Settlement

Wed, 09 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Speech by Martin Indyk to the Burkle Forum at UCLA (April 9, 2003)

We Forgot the Russians

Sun, 23 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin Indyk in The Washington Post (March 23, 2003)

How Bush Can Avoid the Inspections Trap

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin Indyk and Ken Pollack, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, in The New York Times, January 27, 2003

Lock and Load

Thu, 19 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin Indyk and Ken Pollack, Senior Fellows, the Brookings Institution, in the L.A. Times, December 19, 2002

Lesson from a Future War with Iraq

Mon, 04 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Iraq Memo #4 by Martin Indyk and Ken Pollack, Senior Fellows, the Brookings Institution, for the Saban Center for Middle East Policy, November 4, 2002

Don't Ignore the Sanctions

Tue, 15 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Iraq Memo by Martin Indyk, Senior Fellow and Director of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy, the Brookings Institution, October 15, 2002

Getting Serious About Iraq

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Philip Gordon, Michael O'Hanlon and Martin Indyk, Senior Fellows, the Brookings Institution, in Survival, Autumn 2002

A White House in Search of a Policy

Sun, 11 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin Indyk, Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institution, in The New York Times, August 11, 2002

Arab-Israeli Conflict: The Exhaustion Factor

Fri, 02 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin Indyk, Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institution, in Yediot Aharonot, August 2, 2002

A U.S.-Led Trusteeship For Palestine

Sat, 29 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin Indyk, Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institution, in The Washington Post, June 29, 2002

Is Yasser Arafat a Credible Partner for Peace?

Thu, 06 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Martin Indyk, Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institution, before the House Armed Services Committee, Special Oversight Panel on Terrorism, June 6, 2002

President Bush Has a Speech in His Drawer Too

Fri, 31 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin Indyk, Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institution, in Yedioth Ahronoth, May 31, 2002

The Three Faces of Sharon, a Man Alone

Sun, 17 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin Indyk, Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institution, in The Washington Post, March 17, 2002

Back to the Bazaar

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Martin Indyk in Foreign Affairs (January/February 2002)

These Silent Partners Must Speak

Mon, 26 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

These Silent Partners Must Speak, Opinion in The New York Times, Martin Indyk, foreign-policy, Brookings Institutuion, Antony Blinken

Finding Allies in a World of Shadows

Fri, 28 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Finding Allies in a World of Shadows, Opinion in The New York Times, Martin Indyk, foreign-policy, Brookings Institutuion, Antony Blinken

The War on Terror and the Palestinian Intifadah

Tue, 25 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT

The War on Terror and the Palestinian Intifadah, testimony before the U.S.-China Security Review Commission, September 25, 2001, by Martin Indyk, Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Studies

Arafat and the Power to Persuade

Wed, 08 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Martin S. Indyk, Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institution, in the New York Times, August 8, 2001