"The Final, Extra Mile": Carter tries a bold peace mission--and encounters lots of obstacles.

The article focuses on the initiative of U.S. President Jimmy Carter to start an Egyptian-Israeli peace settlement. It explores the political risks involving the nation in conjunction with Carter's peace mission. It argues that his mission for an Israeli-Egyptian settlement is intended for a broader search for stability in Middle East's increased turbulence that is largely due to Iran's revolution. It details the administration's diplomatic attempts for compromise and highlights the arguments presented by Israeli Premier Menachem Begin. It also explores the decision of Carter to reassure U.S. alliance by visiting Cairo and Jerusalem.