middle east http://wkms.org en Commentary: The Necessity of a 2nd Madrid Conference http://wkms.org/post/commentary-necessity-2nd-madrid-conference <p>The Madrid Conference of 1991 was an attempt by the international community to start a peace process through negotiations involving Israel, Palestine, and neighboring Arab countries. With quickly escalating conflict in the Middle East, <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20349280">Palestinian militants now targeting Tel Aviv with missiles</a>, Commentator and History Professor Dr. Brian Clardy says now is the time for the White House to initiate a second Madrid Conference.</p><p> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:00:00 +0000 Matt Markgraf and Brian Clardy 24584 at http://wkms.org Commentary: The Necessity of a 2nd Madrid Conference The Morning Cram [Middle East Outrage, Madisonville-China Partnership, Southern Illinois Edition] http://wkms.org/post/morning-cram-middle-east-outrage-madisonville-china-partnership-southern-illinois-edition <p><strong>From NPR: </strong><a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/09/14/161119154/inciting-outrage-film-spurs-delicate-u-s-response">Inciting Outrage, Film Spurs Delicate U.S. Response</a>.</p><p> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:58:52 +0000 Dave Shinall 22088 at http://wkms.org The Morning Cram [Middle East Outrage, Madisonville-China Partnership, Southern Illinois Edition] Grimes off to Middle East to check military http://wkms.org/post/grimes-middle-east-check-military <p>Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is in the Middle East this week, part of a group of U.S. officials reviewing military voting procedures.&nbsp; Grimes says members of the military who are risking their lives abroad must be ensured the right to vote in elections back home.&nbsp; Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:51:28 +0000 The Associated Press and Todd Hatton 21896 at http://wkms.org Grimes off to Middle East to check military