June 22, 2014

Deconstructing the Iraq and Syria Conflicts

The use of American military forces against ISIS is no longer avoidable. Without American military support, Iraq and the entire region will face a long period of violence and instability.

April 6, 2014

Stuck In an Ideological Divide

Could a possible Mideast peace have run aground on what amounts to personality conflicts?

March 11, 2014

Israeli-Iranian Axis? Highly Illusory

There are far more factors separating the two regional powers than could ever bring them together.

February 9, 2014

The Tragic Geneva II Charade

While Syria writhes in agony, the sponsors of the Geneva II talks seem pleased that the rebels and Assad's representatives sat face-to-face and talked.

January 18, 2014

Sharon's Legacy

Sharon had no malice in his heart but his overzealousness obscured, at times, his better judgment

November 29, 2013

The Nuclear Deal: Netanyahu vs. Obama

Whereas the U.S. sees significant advantages in Iranian concessions, Israel and a majority of the Arab states look at these concessions with tremendous skepticism.

November 10, 2013

The Source of Assad's Staying Power

There are seven principles that have enabled Bashar Assad to remain in power. The Obama administration is ignorant of every last one of them.

November 3, 2013

Israel's National Security: Delegitimizing the Legitimate

Does the Israeli fixation on "absolute security" hurt more than it helps?

October 27, 2013

'The Jewish State of Israel'

Facts are facts, and mere words won't change them, no matter how much we might wish it otherwise.

October 13, 2013

The Shadow of the Palestinian Refugees

For the peace process to work, the humanitarian crisis of the Palestinian refugees should come to an end.

October 6, 2013

Facing the Truth about Jerusalem

The key to peace may lie in the Holy City becoming the capital of two separate states.

September 15, 2013

Obama's Syria Debacle

Obama appears vacillating and unsure, raising serious questions in the minds of America's friends and allies about his leadership and the U.S.'s credibility.

August 3, 2013

Show the Leaders The Road To Peace

For peace negotiations to succeed, those with the most at stake must be allowed a voice: the Israeil and Palestinian people.

July 28, 2013

Enough Talking About Talks

The prospect of success in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations is very slim, but it has to be attempted.

July 21, 2013

Killing In The Name Of God

Is religion the central problem of third-millennial civilization?

July 13, 2013

Is Islam Compatible With Democracy?

Mohamed Morsi judged his moment badly. Must the same be true of other Islamic leaders?

June 23, 2013

Contrasting Strategies, Same Results

If the Middle East is the graveyard of the Obama foreign policy, then Syria is its tombstone.

June 16, 2013

Kerry's Last-ditch Effort

The clock is ticking...

June 2, 2013

Taking the Lead in Syria

What's required to deal with the Syrian crisis is very simple -- but like most simple actions, very difficult to bring off.

May 24, 2013

Humanitarian Disaster and Political Illusion

The time is running out for any acceptable solution at all to the Syrian catastrophe.

May 12, 2013

Turkey: Opportunities and Risks Ahead

Turkey is in a position to resume its place as a major player in international politics. But will it fumble the opportunity?

April 28, 2013

Resurrecting The Arab Peace Initiative

Should Arab proposals for Mideast peace be given a second look?

March 17, 2013

The Prospect for Peace Must Trump Potential Failure

Breaking the destructive status quo between Israel and the Palestinians requires serious political maneuvering from Obama. Is he likely to attempt this?

February 17, 2013

Religious Conviction and Reality

The Arab-Israeli conflict is generally viewed as a political and territorial conflict, yet the underlying religious component has created a certain mindset that further complicates the struggle and adds to its intransigence.