I don’t think politicians relish closing down the economy, nor do I think they’ll be eager to do so in the future. For one thing, it’s contrary to their interests. They do what they do because when all you have is a blunt instrument, every problem looks like something that can only be solved with a blunt instrument.
Interview: Israel’s Strategic Alliance with Hamas
Jim Clancy and I discuss Israel’s policy of utilizing Hamas as a strategic ally to block peace negotiations with the Palestinians.
