American officials say it will take at least two years for what one official called a meaningful measure of progress toward long-term stability.

VOA: special.2009.05.09

It represents nonprofit and for-profit organizations working toward goals of social change and environmental activism.

VOA: special.2011.06.03

For many of these activists, stopping health care reform is the first step toward defeating Democrats in Congress in November and President Obama in 2012.

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

Some analysts are warning of dire consequences for both Israelis and Palestinians if Mr.Netanyahu's government does not relent and start working toward a two-state solution.

VOA: standard.2009.04.09

"I think we've been very clear in our efforts that the resumption of talks is absolutely essential for the progress we seek toward a two-state solution."

VOA: standard.2010.04.30

Senator Kerry said the time had come for a change in U.S.strategy toward Pakistan, with the aim of appealing to the hearts and minds of the Pakistani people.

VOA: standard.2009.05.04

A senior Middle East analyst with the International Crisis Group in Jerusalem,Rob Blecher, says frustration over continued expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, and the general lack of progress toward achieving a Palestinian state,has prompted the Palestinian leadership to look for new strategies.

VOA: standard.2010.05.03