Middle East
Biden's Criticism of Trump's Soleimani Strike Resurfaces After Syria Attack
Biden approved airstrikes on Iranian-backed Iraqi militia fighters in Syria in retaliation for a rocket attack on American troops in Iraqi Kurdistan.
U.S.-Iran Stare-off Needs to End
While both sides returning to the nuclear deal is the right policy, this common-sense exit-ramp will remain out of reach as long as U.S. and Iranian officials continue to joust in front of the cameras and talk past each other.
The Other Khashoggis: Dissidents in Danger Across the Middle East
The U.S. can further honor the memories of Slim, al-Hashemi, Khashoggi and countless unknown activists by naming their murderers and holding them accountable.
America is Back: What That Looks Like for an Ally
When the United States shies away from international leadership, other actors, often with hostile intent, fill that void.
In Yemen 'Diplomacy is Back.' What Next?
It is time for the Yemeni political elites to take responsibility, stop relying on and blaming the same foreigners for all their ills.
Fact Check: Is Snow Rare in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia?
A viral video of snow-covered camels in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia has prompted online discussion about the normalcy of snow in the area.
Camels 'Confused' by Snow as Video of Saudi Arabia Winter Storm Goes Viral
A rare winter storm blanketed swathes of the Middle East, from Saudi Arabia to Syria and Libya to Lebanon, in snow.
Erbil Attacks Part of Iran's 'Opening Overture' To Biden
The escalation is background music intended to produce the right mood of American trepidation.
The End of the Trump Era—At Least for Now
The time has come not only to reunite Americans, but to rebuild shattered friendships and to move forward with malice toward none and charity for all.
Biden, Obama Off to Same Footing on Middle East
President Joe Biden is in the same situation former President Barack Obama was in, partly due to conditions out of his control, but mostly due to actions he can control.
We Must Honor the Abraham Accords 'Side Deals' for the UAE and Morocco
We should encourage investment in the growing Arab-Israeli alliance.
Lasting Peace in Afghanistan Must be Afghan Led
For peace to be successful Afghanistan must lead, rather than blame.
The Imperative To Reform the International Criminal Court
The case against Israel is but a symptom of the politicization of yet another international institution serving to empower the culture of impunity in regimes where there is no means for justice.
American Drones Kill Indiscriminately. Biden Can Change That
The U.S. armed drone program often relies on imprecise intelligence to take strikes far from traditional battlefields.
The Abraham Accords Deserve a Nobel Prize
Perhaps the most exciting element of the Abraham Accords is that they have only begun. The openings and brightness they will create are just beginning to be realized.
Golfer—and UNICEF USA Supporter—Does U-turn on Playing in Saudi Arabia
Along with China and Russia, Saudi Arabia has an appalling human rights record and to deny this does Paul Casey no credit.
Building a Better Path for Syrian Aid
The Biden administration needs to establish with Moscow early on that the U.S. will not allow Russia to exploit the principle of state sovereignty to override international humanitarian law and put millions of Syrians and regional stability at further risk.
President Biden, Listen to Iranian Pro-Democracy Dissidents
To put the national interest first, Biden should craft a new approach to Iran that has as its defining strength bipartisan consensus.
America Gets Middle East 'Withdrawal Fever' Again
The strange thing about the constant argument that the Middle East is a "quagmire" and the U.S. "failed" and should "leave" is not how other countries view the region.
Middle East Drone Wars Are Now Here. Are We Ready?
Drones in the hands of terror groups like Hezbollah or Hamas, or other Iranian-backed groups like the Houthis, can spread havoc.
For the First Time, the Middle East Speaks as One. Let's Listen
We must use the recent successes of the Abraham Accord to move forward and further strengthen regional peace, stability and security.
Palestinian Elections are in Sight, but Prospects for Reform Remain Slim
All the talk of elections and power struggles also shows the primary flaw in the Palestinian national project itself.
Arab Gulf Initiative to Promote Holocaust Awareness, Combat Anti-Semitism
The interfaith initiative aims to strengthen the bonds between young people in the region, build greater trust and promote a real, warm and enduring peace.
Don't Expect Iran to Renegotiate the Nuclear Deal in Good Faith
While on the campaign trail, President Joe Biden has made clear that he would like to renegotiate the JCPOA, the Iranian nuclear deal of 2015.
Biden Should Build on Recent Foreign Policy Success
A lot does change when America changes administrations, but its fundamental interests remain the same. Both our friends and our adversaries should understand that.
I'm Tired of Hearing 'This is America, Not the Middle East'
The U.S. is no longer a beacon of peace and hope it perceives itself to be, especially with ongoing racial and income inequality, as well as rising white supremacy movements.
After Trump, Israel's Claim To Truth Is Stronger
Israel now faces the Biden era from a much stronger position.
10 Years After Arab Spring, Tunisia Faces Riots Over Faltering Economy
Tunisia has been mired in political and economic crises since its 2011 uprising, dubbed the "Jasmine Revolution."
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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