Middle East
Trump’s Peace Plan Is A Win-Win … For Himself And Netanyahu
The 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...
Being A Palestinian Refugee In The Age Of Trump
By cutting UNRWA funding, the Trump administration hopes to pressure Palestinians to return to the bargaining table. But at what cost?
Trump’s Blood-Soaked Foreign Policy
Recent 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.
Donald Trump's Jerusalem Decision Is A Paper Tiger
Trump 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.
On Afghanistan, Trump Should Have Gone With His Gut
If we couldn’t win with 100,000 troops under President Obama, asks Rich Barlow, how will just one-fifth as many prevail?
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The Way Forward In Iraq
Iraq has the potential to become a model of integration of different Muslim sects, religions and ethnicities, writes Susan E. Reed.
Donald Trump, The Mideast Conflict And The Fate Of A Two-State Solution
Rich 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?
Syria: What Are We Going To Do Now?
Aleppo’s fall doesn’t mean that Syria’s civil war is over.
Poem: Clinton Foundation Frustration
A rhyming opinion piece from our poet of the political scene, Erika Fine.
Why We Should Care That Saudi Arabia And Iran Are At Each Other's Throats
In 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.
A Wake Up Call For Western Europe: 30 Children Allegedly Raped In A Turkish Refugee Camp
It’s time for European leaders to recognize that the refugee crisis is not just Turkey’s problem to fix.
How Obama's Iran Deal Could Help Iraq
President Obama’s diplomacy with Iran could now benefit Iraq -- by helping to create a functioning government.
Oil For Security? It's Time to Reevaluate America's Alliance With Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has long been a cornerstone in America’s Middle East strategy. Should it still be?
With Syria Pull-Out, Russia Scores Its First Win In The New Cold War
The 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...
Is History Repeating Itself? A Cautionary Tale For The GOP
How today’s Republican civil war echoes the past.
Why This Veteran Will Cast His Super Tuesday Vote For Bernie Sanders
Sanders has steadfastly opposed military entanglements throughout his time in Congress, while Clinton’s background is littered with support for failed overseas adventures.
Congrats, N.H. Winners — Now, Some Questions
Here’s hoping the candidates address such questions. The answers will affect us all.
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.
Lincoln And The Limits of American Power
Abraham 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.
Now That's How You Deliver A State Of The Union
President 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.