Arab and Palestinian leaders should stop the two-state charade and move toward a new paradigm of dignity and basic freedoms for the Palestinian people as human beings.
Israel is increasingly seen as a valuable partner in countering Iranian influence while pushing back against Turkey’s alleged ‘neo-Ottoman’ agenda in the Arab world.
Extending New START seems like an easy win for Trump. Why hasn’t he jumped on the opportunity?
This year, three foreign policy issues tightly linked to U.S. domestic politics stand out.
Russian private security firm Wagner has a significant presence in Libya and Vladimir Putin can keep his hands clean.
The gobs of money we throw at the Pentagon isn’t to meant to protect us; it’s meant to protect the Pentagon.
Is Russia enticing China to purchase its gas by employing a ‘loss leader strategy’?
The escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions has implications for Iran’s eastern neighbors, who want to prevent a major new conflict on their borders.
Curtailing U.S. militarism is popular. Maybe it’s time to tackle the Pentagon’s budget too.
The UAE joined the Arab League statement rejecting the proposal, yet UAE officials in DC applauded it and attended the launch event at the White House.
The Trump administration’s new Israel-Palestine plan, which endorses nearly everything Israel wants, is not a peace plan at all.
The new Lebanese government represents a continuity of the status quo with the ruling oligarchy running the show behind the scenes.
The Azerbaijani government has offered to host international soccer matches while its neighbor to the south has been deemed too unsafe.
Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ speech condemned Palestinians for terrorism and praised Israel for peace — all while ignoring Israel’s own violent history.
Time and again, the Trump administration has taken decisions and adopted policies that affect Europe without taking into account its views.
Beyond Iran and Saudi Arabia’s overall human rights abuses, recent reports highlight their failure to ensure the safety and rights of persecuted minorities.
A new collection of journal articles opens a window on debates within Russia and illuminates the thinking behind its Middle East policies.
Champions of environmental and human justice must recognize the climate crisis and militarism as partners, rather than isolated evils.
Tensions in the Persian Gulf have caused longstanding U.S. partners in the region to reassess the pillars of their defense and security relationships.
Instead of declaring victory and pulling out, the Very Serious People in Washington want the U.S. declare a stalemate and stay in.
Thanks to a competitive influence racket and a lack of transparency, the real total is likely double that amount.