[20060309]RS22047_巴勒斯坦总统马哈茂德·阿巴斯：内部和外部挑战概述.pdf

1 The “old-guard” are founding members of the PLO and Fatah. The “young-guard” are generallycomprised of key actors in the first intifada and seek an increased role in the national movement.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22047Updated March 9, 2006Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas:Overview of Internal and External Challenges Aaron D. PinaAnalyst in Middle East AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryOn January 15, 2005, Mahmoud Abbas was sworn in as President of the PalestinianAuthority (PA). Many believe that the Abbas victory marks the end of an autocratic eradominated by the late Yasir Arafat and the increased possibility of improved prospectsfor Israeli-Palestinian peace. On January 25, 2006, Hamas won a majority of seats inthe Palestinian parliament and will now lead the next government. This report detailsAbbass policy platform and potential challenges he may now face: the politicalrelationship with Hamas, violent anti-occupation elements, post-withdrawal Gaza, callsfor financial, judicial, and security reform, as well as a paralyzed economy. Abbas alsofaces multiple chal