dr. brzezinski? >> well, that's a dire prospect, isn't it? for instance, it doesn't mean the gradual expulsion of the united states in the region and that will have very major geopolitical consequences for our region in the world and the stability of the region. but it's a very prospect for the palestinians and israelis. in the first instance, the palestinians at some point will erupt and they'll get crushed and what has been accomplished over the last several years will be reserved. and in the long run the israelis will become an island in a sea of hostility and the margin of advantage they've had militarily is going to decline. look at the following simple fact: 30 years ago we had good relations with iran, with saudi arabia, with egypt and turkey and through our friends. think of how much that has already changed. the implications of that are far reaching. >> suarez: all right, we will have to leave it there. zbigniew brzezinski and richard haass, thank you very much. >> thank you: >> ifill: still to come on the "newshour": the american hi