unilateralism

Regardless of his true intentions, Sharon, by marking most of the Gaza Strip for evacuation, has almost completely given up on meaningful Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in the near future. There is a small chance that negotiations may still occur, precluding Sharon\’s withdrawal from occurring in a vacuum. However, if Israel chooses to navigate the risky path of unilateralism, America\’s goal should be to encourage a safe and secure outcome through hands-on engagement.