Arafat's poisoned legacy.(Yasir Arafat)(Biography)

From: The National Interest | Date: March 22, 2005| Author: Rubin, Barry | Copyright information

YASIR ARAFAT had a remarkable career. In all of modern history, no terrorist had such good press or was so internationally honored as he was at his funeral. But the story of Arafat is far from over. Of course, the most compelling question is whether his legacy will continue to shape Palestinian politics and wreck the hopes for peace. But beyond that, Arafat's legacy affects the entire world. In a very real sense, he was the godfather of the radical movements born in the Middle East...

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