CeasefireCampaign.org

US President George Bush was left nearly the last man standing in support of a failed Middle East strategy. The conservative-leaning “Iraq Study Group” - including many top figures from Bush’s own Republican Party - has just released its long awaited recommendations and condemned virtually every aspect of America’s current approach to the Middle East.

The report echoes almost every call to action the Ceasefire Campaign has made since we began in August: it calls for Bush and other leaders to restart the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, talk to Iran, and switch to a diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq that includes an eventual withdrawal of US troops.

The global pressure on Bush to change course is now intense, but he is still resisting change. A major response from people around the world at this critical moment is likely to get press attention in the US, and up the pressure on the US President. With the release of the Iraq Study Group report, every sensible voice from across the political spectrum is now pleading with Bush to change course.

There are enormous dangers and challenges in the Middle East, but there is also great opportunity. A strong diplomatic effort can reverse the cycle of conflict, and Bush is the last man on earth left to convince.

About CeasefireCampaign.org

The Ceasefire Campaign began when 300,000 individuals from over 150 countries came together to demand a ceasefire in Lebanon. The campaign is a project of Res Publica, a global civic advocacy group and registered charitable organization based in New York City. Please write to us at Team@CeasefireCampaign.org, and visit the Res Publica website for more information