The Palestinians would do better to resume their negotiations with Israel, and thereby connect Mr Sharon's Gaza-first plan to a more comprehensive arrangement.

ECONOMIST: Israel and the Palestinians

Of special note were concerns expressed about the supranational mechanisms that would have to be created to implement, monitor and enforce the sort of comprehensive energy management scheme entailed in such a treaty and the "emissions trading" arrangement expected to accompany it.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: 'Global warning' about global climate change treaty