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Trump’s Peace Plan Is A Win-Win … For Himself And NetanyahuThe wins here are solely in the interests of two men who have consistently demonstrated their willingness to put power and personal wealth above the greater good, writes Julie Wittes...Jan 30, 2020
Being A Palestinian Refugee In The Age Of TrumpBy cutting UNRWA funding, the Trump administration hopes to pressure Palestinians to return to the bargaining table. But at what cost?Oct 3, 2018
Trump’s Blood-Soaked Foreign PolicyRecent actions in the Middle East affirm that the Trump administration does not care about collateral damage -- as long as it's in pursuit of their agenda.May 16, 2018
Donald Trump's Jerusalem Decision Is A Paper TigerTrump is not going to move the U.S. embassy during his term. His announcement is a reckless attempt, writes Susan E. Reed, to gain attention and respect.Dec 7, 2017
On Afghanistan, Trump Should Have Gone With His GutIf we couldn’t win with 100,000 troops under President Obama, asks Rich Barlow, how will just one-fifth as many prevail?Aug 29, 2017
The Way Forward In IraqIraq has the potential to become a model of integration of different Muslim sects, religions and ethnicities, writes Susan E. Reed. Jul 21, 2017
Donald Trump, The Mideast Conflict And The Fate Of A Two-State SolutionRich Barlow asks: Can our incoming provocateur-in-chief tame his tongue long enough to notch a deal he professes to want: peace in the Middle East?Jan 17, 2017
Syria: What Are We Going To Do Now?Aleppo’s fall doesn’t mean that Syria’s civil war is over.Dec 20, 2016
Poem: Clinton Foundation FrustrationA rhyming opinion piece from our poet of the political scene, Erika Fine. Aug 29, 2016
Why We Should Care That Saudi Arabia And Iran Are At Each Other's ThroatsIn addition to being bad for general peace in the Mideast, the countries are waging proxy fights in countries where there are U.S. interests and troops at stake.Jun 8, 2016
A Wake Up Call For Western Europe: 30 Children Allegedly Raped In A Turkish Refugee CampIt’s time for European leaders to recognize that the refugee crisis is not just Turkey’s problem to fix.May 17, 2016
How Obama's Iran Deal Could Help IraqPresident Obama’s diplomacy with Iran could now benefit Iraq -- by helping to create a functioning government.May 6, 2016
Oil For Security? It's Time to Reevaluate America's Alliance With Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia has long been a cornerstone in America’s Middle East strategy. Should it still be?Apr 27, 2016
With Syria Pull-Out, Russia Scores Its First Win In The New Cold WarThe withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria will bring to a close the brief era of cooperation between Moscow and the West. Unfortunately, what the West paid for that cooperation...Mar 17, 2016
Is History Repeating Itself? A Cautionary Tale For The GOPHow today’s Republican civil war echoes the past.Mar 10, 2016
Why This Veteran Will Cast His Super Tuesday Vote For Bernie SandersSanders has steadfastly opposed military entanglements throughout his time in Congress, while Clinton’s background is littered with support for failed overseas adventures. Feb 26, 2016
Congrats, N.H. Winners — Now, Some QuestionsHere’s hoping the candidates address such questions. The answers will affect us all.Feb 10, 2016
Death Toll: Will The U.S. Tolerate More Civilian Casualties In Its Bid To Vanquish ISIS?One wonders if the Pentagon, reversing years of its own analysis and directives, is no longer concerned that increasing civilian casualties creates more enemies. Jan 21, 2016
Lincoln And The Limits of American PowerAbraham Lincoln is overlooked for his foreign policy. But he modeled restrained realism abroad, and has much to teach us about how to thrive in the post-American century.Jan 20, 2016
Now That's How You Deliver A State Of The UnionPresident Obama's thematic overview approach was not only an accurate diagnosis of the State of the Union, but preferable as well to the usually detailed, propagandist drone.Jan 13, 2016