Middle East An inauspicious start to Biden's democracies v. autocracies campaign It was odd that Blinken chose to meet with Middle East autocrats in Israel at the same time Biden was marshaling the forces of the 'rules based order.'Jim LobeMarch 29, 2022
Africa Biden's dangerous refusal to reverse Trump's Western Sahara policy Trump recognized the wholesale annexation of one country by another. If Biden lets that stand, the global implications are deeply troubling.Stephen ZunesFebruary 06, 2022
Middle East As Congress moves to enshrine Abraham Accords, a look at the promised 'peace' The Israel normalization agreements have stepped up weapons sales and emboldened despots' grip on their people. Was this the point all along? William HartungJanuary 31, 2022
Middle East How Arab autocrats benefit from newfound friendship with Israel Well ahead of 'normalization,' Middle East elites were tapping into Tel Aviv's influence in Washington, much to both's advantage.Jonathan HoffmanOctober 18, 2021
Middle East Why should we be celebrating a year of Abraham Accords? Blinken is commemorating Israel 'normalization' tomorrow but these agreements are about conflict with Iran, not regional peace.Trita ParsiSeptember 16, 2021
Middle East Moroccan normalization with Israel: Temporary deal or permanent peace? It is premature to assume that the normalization agreement between Morocco and Israel constitutes one step toward a permanent peace in the region.Khalil al-AnaniJuly 12, 2021