ben Despite Gaza Conflict, Turkey and Israel Would Benefit from Rapprochement By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:00:00 -0400 The recent outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hamas is a serious setback to ongoing Turkish-Israeli normalization efforts. Israel launched Operation Protective Edge, its third operation against Hamas since leaving Gaza in 2005, in response to rockets and missiles fired by Hamas from Gaza into Israel. As in Israel’s two previous Gaza campaigns, Operation Cast Lead (2008-09) and Operation Pillar of Defense (2012), Turkey quickly condemned Israel’s actions, yet offered to mediate, together with Qatar, between Israel and Hamas. After Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the midst of his presidential campaign, equated Israeli policy towards Gaza to a “systematic genocide” and accused Israel of surpassing “Hitler in barbarism,” Israel accepted an Egyptian cease-fire proposal. Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman accused Turkey and Qatar of “sabotaging the cease-fire proposal,” and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu complained to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry about Erdogan’s statements. Turkish leaders’ harsh rhetoric sparked violent demonstrations in front of Israel’s embassy in Ankara and its consulate in Istanbul, lead the Israeli government to evacuate diplomats’ families, and issue a travel warning advising against travel to Turkey, which prompted numerous cancellations of tourist travel. On Sunday, Netanyahu refrained from declaring Turkish-Israeli reconciliation dead, but accused Erdogan of anti-Semitism more aligned with Tehran then the West. These heightened Israeli-Turkish tensions come just as the two countries were negotiating a compensation deal for families of victims of the May 31, 2010 Mavi Marmara incident. The deal was intended to facilitate a long-awaited normalization between the two countries, more than a year after Israel’s official apology. The draft stipulated an estimated $21 million in Israeli compensation, the reinstatement of each country’s ambassador, and the reestablishment of a senior-level bilateral dialogue. However, a series of issues has prevented the deal’s finalization, including: Turkish domestic political considerations about the timing (related to March 2014 municipal elections and August 2014 presidential elections) and Israeli demands for Turkish commitments to block future lawsuits related to the Marmara incident. With the ongoing Gaza conflict, prospects for normalization have again faded at least in the short term, and policymakers on both sides seem to have accepted a limited relationship. Erdogan even declared publicly that as long as he’s in power, there is no chance “to have any positive engagement with Israel”, dismissing any prospect for normalization. Israeli-Turkish animosity runs deep, not only among leaders, but at the grassroots level as well. While it may be difficult to look beyond the short term, a focus on the broader regional picture suggests four reasons why the two countries would benefit from restoring ties. First, they share strategic interests. Turkey and Israel see eye to eye on many issues: preventing a nuclear Iran; concerns over spillover from the Syrian civil war; and finally, the rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS/ISIL) and security and stability in Iraq. A resumed dialogue and renewed intelligence sharing can pave the way for more concrete cooperation between Turkey and Israel on all these regional issues, with development of a joint approach toward Syria topping the agenda. Second, regional environment may be beyond their control, the bilateral relationship is not. Normalization can eliminate one factor of instability in an unstable region. Third, Washington sees greater cooperation and cohesiveness in the U.S.-Turkey-Israel triangle as essential. President Obama has sought to restore a dialogue between Ankara and Jerusalem, including efforts to “extract” an Israeli apology and Turkish acceptance. Senior U.S. officials remain active in trying to improve the Turkish-Israeli relationship. Fourth, normalization may convey benefits in the economic sphere, with possible cooperation on natural gas, tourism, and enhanced trade. Gas in particular is viewed as a possible game-changer. In 2013, bilateral trade first crossed the $5 billion mark, and data from the first six months of 2014 indicates a continued rise. A political thaw can help accelerate these joint business opportunities. Nevertheless, at this stage it is clear that serious U.S. involvement is required for Turkish-Israeli rapprochement to succeed, even in a limited fashion. At present, there are far greater challenges for U.S. foreign policy in the region. The question now is whether the relationship between two of America’s closest regional allies reflects a new “normal,” or whether the leaders of both countries – and the U.S. – can also muster the political will to reconnect the US-Turkey-Israel triangle along more productive lines. Check back to Brookings.edu for Dan Arbell’s upcoming analysis paper: The U.S.-Turkey-Israel Triangle. Authors Dan Arbell Image Source: © Osman Orsal / Reuters Full Article
ben Musician Ben Sollee on the Ravages of Coal and the Wonders of the Bicycle (Podcast) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:33:19 -0400 Among music festivals, Bonnaroo is the juggernaut, and this year is was bigger than ever with 80,000 people descending on Manchester, Tennessee. One of the innumerable artists to preside over the festival's many stages (which included sitting in with My Full Article TreeHugger Radio
ben Eco Wine Review: Unti Vineyard's 2007 Benchland Syrah By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:30:30 -0400 UNTI 2007 Syrah Benchland is dark, somewhat brooding like a radio-friendly Cure song. Within your glass you'll find flavors of grilled plum, anise and cocoa. The wine is unfined which means it is vegan. Full Article Living
ben Could Cities Benefit from Small-Scale, Local "Urban Acupuncture" Projects Like This? (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0500 Woven from bamboo, this inviting structure transforms an empty lot in busy Taipei into a haven where neighborhood residents can relax and gather over a fire. Full Article Design
ben Undulating Root Bench is designed with computer algorithms By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:02:21 -0500 Emerging out of a park in Seoul, South Korea, this dynamic piece of urban furniture offers a place to sit, walk and play. Full Article Design
ben Gas station benzene emissions 10 times as bad as previously thought By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 14:25:40 -0500 Another very good reason to get fossil fuel powered cars out of our cities. Full Article Transportation
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ben Rogue Storm From Bay of Bengal Caused 2010 Pakistan Flooding By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:45:00 -0500 We know that illegal logging contributed to the devastation caused by last summer's flooding in Pakistan, when up to 20% of the nation was underwater. New research now sheds light on how so much rain fell: A rogue Full Article Technology
ben Bengal, Assam Tea Production Slashed By Worst Drought in 15 Years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:10:00 -0400 Another effect of weather weirding: Higher tea prices coming? Northeast India tea production expected to drop 60% in 2012 this year. Full Article Living
ben 4 Health benefits of chamomile By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:29:23 -0400 Chamomile is one of the oldest and most popular medicinal herbs, but it has also become one of the best studied. Full Article Living
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ben EPA proposes change to cost benefit analysis with major potential to reduce regulation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 07:20:00 -0400 Reducing the benefits they can count will reduce the number of regulations that pass the cost-benefit analysis phase of regulation Full Article Business
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ben Must "Craftivism" (Craft + Activism) Have A Politically Liberal Bent? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:41:37 -0400 Photo: Gideon Tsang on Flickr We know that the concept of the "buy and sell handmade" blog Etsy has revolutionary implications for consumer culture and what it means to be part of a creative community. But does politics have a place in crafting Full Article Design
ben There's a secret hidden continent beneath New Zealand By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:32:05 -0500 Scientists have been studying the huge submerged landmass for decades and are now pushing for its recognition as a continent. Full Article Science
ben Miami-Dade might move on Chinese bendy buses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 09:42:13 -0500 Oh, I am sorry. I meant "trackless trains." Full Article Transportation
ben A new study says standing desks don't have any benefits. Or does it? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:09:27 -0400 It actually seems to say that you can give someone an adjustable desk but you can't make them stand. That's a very different thing. Full Article Design
ben Ben & Jerry's ice cream contains traces of controversial herbicide By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:37:00 -0400 Ice cream lovers aren't happy to learn they're licking glyphosate on hot summer days. Full Article Business
ben MIT has developed a new energy harvesting technology based on small bending movements By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:27:17 -0500 Walking and other gentle movements could power the next generation of devices. Full Article Technology
ben Charming tiny house to benefit kids' hospitals is up for auction (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:17:12 -0400 Designed and built by architecture students, the proceeds of this lovely little home will go to help children's hospitals. Full Article Design
ben 5 benefits of a night shower (including improved sleep) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 10:18:01 -0400 Trade the morning shower for one before bed for better sleep and more. Full Article Living
ben Pope Benedict quits; Was advocate of a cleaner, greener lifestyle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:38:00 -0500 When Copenhagen failed in 2010, he denounced the failure. Full Article Business
ben Reconnecting with nature has environmental and mental health benefits By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2013 10:03:49 -0400 Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee at The Guardian writes about the deeper human issue at risk in our ongoing environmental crises - a disconnection from the ecosystem. Full Article Business
ben The Best Green Cars and Technology From Michelin's 2010 Challenge Bibendum Show By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:19:32 -0400 French tire giant Michelin recently held its 10th Challenge Bibendum, this time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event is a chance for Michelin to rally industry players around the flag of sustainable mobility and the future of the automobile. Here's me loo Full Article Transportation
ben The Best Green Cars and Technology From Michelin's 2010 Challenge Bibendum Show (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:48:23 -0400 This year, French tire giant Michelin (yes, the Michelin that made the tires on your car) held its 10th Challenge Bibendum event, this time in Rio de Janeiro. If you've never heard of this thing, don't kick yourself, Full Article Transportation
ben Are We Overestimating Biofuels' Benefits by Double Counting Emission Reductions? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:27:00 -0400 Is the conventional wisdom that we need not worry about tailpipe emissions in biofuel-powered vehicles, because the plants had been absorbing carbon while growing, grossly misguided? Full Article Energy
ben Borrowing a cup of sugar from a neighbor benefits everyone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0400 It fosters connection and community, boosts happiness... and results in delicious baked goods. Full Article Living
ben 8 health benefits of iced tea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:37:15 -0400 From soothing stress to providing weird minerals you didn't know you need, iced tea provides more than just a refreshing boost. Full Article Living
ben From A to Zierfische; Obsolete Signs are Being Saved from the Dump at the Buchstabenmuseum in Berlin (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2012 16:55:11 -0400 The Buchstabenmuseum is an NGO dedicated to preserving, restoring and exhibiting old signs from Berlin and around the world. Its owners save obsolete letters from the dump and instead tell their stories. It is a museum like no other! Full Article Living
ben 5 benefits to travelling with small kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 It's not all stress and extra work. In some ways, kids can make a trip more interesting and interactive. Full Article Living
ben Coldplay wants all future tours to be 'environmentally beneficial' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 The rock band won't be touring its newest album until it can figure out a greener way of doing it. Full Article Living
ben The benefits of grouping houseplants together By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:15:35 -0400 Strategically clustering indoor plants in a group is a great idea, here's why and how to do it. Full Article Living
ben Third Time Lucky, the NeoRomántico Bench Goes Cradle to Cradle (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:04:41 -0500 Santa & Cole takes its environmental policy one step further by obtaining the Cradle to Cradle Certification (C2C) for its 100% Aluminum NeoRomántico Liviano Bench Full Article Design
ben Go inside the Carbon Vault: why it’s critical to know what’s beneath the Boreal Forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:50:18 -0400 Forest ecosystems sequester large amounts of carbon in vegetation and soils, off-setting the carbon emissions we produce and mitigating climate change. The boreal forest and its associated wetlands, in particular, provide critical carbon storage ... Full Article Business
ben What can rule-bending alternative builders teach us about smarter shelters? (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:28:35 -0400 Modern building codes and zoning regulations, while helping to set safety standards that can save lives, can also serve as big barriers to building small, sensible, and affordable dwellings with alternative materials and techniques. Full Article Design
ben Health benefits of walkable cities won't be realised without reducing automobile use By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:24:42 -0400 Yet more ways that cars and trucks are killing us and ruining cities. Full Article Design
ben What is castile soap? Uses and benefits By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0400 It's the most versatile household cleaning product you can buy. Full Article Living
ben Quote of the day ties Agenda 21 to everything from Benghazi to Paula Deen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:51:00 -0400 We learn that Agenda 21 is part of a much larger Mainstream Media plot to hide the UN takeover of the American government. Full Article Business
ben Bill McKibben on the failure of Obama's energy policy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:21:54 -0400 Bill McKibben makes a strong case that despite the EPA's new power plant regulations and increasing fuel efficiency in cars, President Obama has largely been a failure in terms of pursuing a progressive energy policy Full Article Energy
ben The benefits of eating chocolate while pregnant By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2016 07:00:00 -0500 Bun in the oven? Have a bonbon! Full Article Living
ben Relax, sit on a bench outside and be inspired By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 05:00:00 -0400 Can't figure out what to read? Sit on this bench and let it give you an idea. Full Article Design
ben What lies beneath: The Spinnanker foundation works like a tree By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:55:49 -0500 Who needs concrete when this foundation design will take the load? Full Article Design
ben Research From Robert Half, FEI Examines Trends, Reveals Standards in Finance and Accounting - Benchmarking the Accounting & Finance Function: 2014 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 13 May 2014 12:08:00 EDT Benchmarking the Accounting & Finance Function: 2014 Full Article Banking Financial Services Workforce Management Human Resources Broadcast Feed Announcements Survey Polls & Research MultiVu Video
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ben INRIX 2015 Traffic Scorecard Sets Benchmark for U.S. Cities as Federal Government Accelerates Smart City Spending - INRIX: 10 Cities with Worst Traffic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 21 Mar 2016 09:20:00 EDT INRIX: 10 Cities with Worst Traffic Full Article Publishing Information Services Transportation Trucking Railroad Broadcast Feed Announcements Survey Polls & Research MultiVu Video
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ben Data From One of Europe's Largest Independent Liver Transplant Registries Reveals Improved Graft Survival Benefit in Patients Receiving Advagraf™ Prolonged Release Tacrolimus Compared to Those on Tacrolimus Immediate Release - Dr Aluvihare By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 24 Feb 2015 10:36:00 EST Dr Aluvihare Full Article Biotechnology Healthcare Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Clinical Trials Medical Discoveries MultiVu Video