Middle East Relations: Should U.S. be involved?

In the news this week, President Barack Obama has started engaging in Israel-Palestine relations once again. However, the difference with past visits is the fact that Obama has started appealing to the young Israelis and Palestinians. The goal in his new campaign of peace is that the Palestinian and Israeli youth can convince their respective leaders to make compromise with the other nation on any variety of disagreement. “Speaking as a politician, I can promise you this: political leaders will not take risks if the people do not demand that they do…You must create the change that you want to see”. Obama is attempting to bring about a democratic approach to the rising tensions between the two governments. Personally, I think this is a wise move on Obama’s part. However, there is no guarantee that any peace between the two governments will hold. The Middle East is notorious for its constant tensions. Some may argue that it’s none of Obama’s business nor is it America’s business to partake in Middle Eastern problems. However, I believe Obama’s involvement in Middle Eastern tensions is vital because without an arbitrator with as much power as the United States, the violence in the Middle East will only escalate.