The luck of the Irish won't help

Here's Barry Rubin on why peace came to Northern Ireland, but is unlikely to come to Israel and the 'Palestinians.' In this case, though, [British Foreign Minister Jack] Straw dumped cold water on [US Secretary of State Colin] Powell's world view." What he said is worth quoting fully:"Could I just add one thing to that, if I may? Of course, negotiation is far, far better--infinitely better --