Middle East
Israel and the U.S.: Maintaining the Alliance Against Iran
Biden should maintain and strengthen the broad U.S.-Israel diplomatic, military and intelligence relationship.
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Biden Should Build on the Abraham Accords, Not Roll Them Back
The next U.S. administration should use the historic convergence of interests between Israel and the Arab-majority states to help place the region on a much stronger footing and greatly enhance the U.S.' economic and security interests for the long term.
Americans Must Unite Against Middle East Radicalization
Normalization promises to bring peace and prosperity to a region destabilized by radicals for far too long, and should inspire us to treat each other with greater respect in America.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia: A Gift of a Different Sort, Maybe
In its early stage, and especially if properly appreciated and managed, Saudi/Qatari rapprochement is a gift from the outgoing administration to the incoming one.
The Soleimanification of the Middle East
The mushrooming of Soleimani posters across the region on the anniversary of his death is a typical Iranian public relations onslaught.
What Explains Turkey's Sudden Charm Offensive on Israel?
Erdogan has made Israel an offer that Jerusalem would be foolish to accept.
The Powerful Implications of Israel's Successful Missile Defense Test
The recent tests were a clear message to Iran and its Lebanese proxy, Hezbollah.
It Can't Get Any Worse Than 2020. Here's a 2021 Political Wish List
End COVID-19 totalitarianism, confront the rise of Communist China, continue President Trump's Middle East breakthroughs and push for creative solutions that defy stale neoliberalism.
Israel's Peace Deals Show How Abnormal Israel's Treatment Has Been
It feels like a revolution is happening in the Middle East.
Understanding Israel's War in the 'Grey Zone'
Israel's defense strategy is intended to keep professed enemies at bay with the minimum of visibility.
America Needs to Take a Firm Approach to Turkey
Tepid American policy towards Turkey only emboldens an autocratic Islamist ruler in Ankara.
Trump's Legacy of Peace
By supporting U.S. allies and opposing U.S. foes, Trump empowered the forces of peace and moderation in the Middle East to stop waiting for America, and to defend themselves and build peace together for their peoples.
Fakhrizadeh and Soleimani Were Even More Justified Killings Than bin Laden
In all cases, it would be better to capture war criminals alive, but if that is not possible, it is entirely lawful and moral to neutralize them and the threats they pose, while limiting the collateral damage to others.
The Breathtaking Nature of the Abraham Accords
This holiday season, let's remind ourselves how we can be partners together, striving for prosperity, peace, safety and security.
No Deal Until Qatar Stops Financing Terrorism
While Qatar's ties to Iran might be tolerated, given its geographic realities, its financial support for terrorist organizations and Islamist insurrections cannot be accepted.
The Time Is Now for Saudi Arabia To Normalize Relations With Israel
It's time for Saudi Arabia to take control of its future. That starts by normalizing relations with Israel.
Israel Aims To Make Iran's Nuclear Program a Risky Venture
Israel is putting Iran's nuclear scientists on notice that their chosen vocation could turn out to be downright hazardous to their health.
From Greece To India, via Israel: A New Middle East Alliance Is Expanding
This arc of transnational partnerships from Greece to India is part of an alliance that includes economic ties and geostrategic discussions about common interests and security, as well as the need for stabilization in the face of terror and extremist threats.
Matt Gaetz Says 'Forever Wars' Are Part of 'Corporatist Agenda'
The Florida representative also said China had become "more ambitious" as the U.S. was "messing around" in the Middle East.
Biden Faces an Evolving Middle East
Joe Biden wants to restore a U.S. approach to the region that relies on increasingly out-of-date assumptions.
Maritime Border Talks Won't Lead to Israeli-Lebanese Normalization
Rather than paving the way for Israeli-Lebanese peace, Beirut's officials are seeking to reap an economic windfall from offshore hydrocarbon deposits.
Potential Biden Sec. of State Called for Troops to Stay in Afghan., Syria
The Delaware senator said he was "gravely concerned" about an "abrupt" withdrawal from the countries at a think tank event in 2019.
A Watershed Moment for the Middle East
The Arab consensus on "Palestine" may soon split, as Arab countries weigh continued rejection of the state of Israel against the realities of life in the Middle East.
How To Build Upon Recent Progress in the Middle East
The coalition between the pragmatic Arab states and Israel is off to a running start. It has the potential to expand—in terms of both numbers and influence.
The Palestinian Authority's Looming Succession Crisis
A heavy smoker, Abbas is now 85 and has no clear successor and few, if any, limits on his power.
The 2020 Election Has Been Terrible for the Jews
American society is moving into a post-democratic reality.
Why Iran's Ayatollahs may be the Biggest Winners of a Biden Presidency
Let us hope Biden does not return America to the inadequate Iran Deal, setting the region back on a path to war.
How To Maintain Israel's Qualitative Military Edge
Friendly governments today can become enemies or adversaries tomorrow.
Collapse of the Kerry Doctrine and End of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
The signing of the Abraham Accords and the reframing of the Arab-Israeli conflict as a localized dispute between Israelis and Palestinians has shattered a policy paralysis and a cycle of failed mediation and negotiations that has lasted for a century.