Abbas’ D.C. Charm Offensive ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Politico by Laura Rozen - (Blog) June 11, 2010 - 12:00am Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas waged an unusual charm offensive in Washington this week after his White House meeting, attending a dinner with Jewish leaders Wednesday night, appearing on Charlie Rose, and addressing the Brookings Institution Thursday. It was his first such public forum speaking event in Washington ever, Brookings' Vice President and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk noted when he introduced the Palestinian leader, who he said he had known since 1993. » Read more