Post-Paris: Liberals Embracing Federalism

If you’re looking for American ingenuity and technological prowess to help resolve the climate issues that face the world, the Paris Climate Pact is not for you.
Qatar, Trump, and the Art of the Double Deal

US President Donald Trump has been attacked by his ubiquitous critics for his apparent about-face on the crisis surrounding Qatar.
Qatar – the End of the Road?

The Saudis and their Arab allies have had enough of Qatar and its media proxy al Jazeera’s behavior. They intend to win this fight.
Prepare the White House for President Pence

Those who think that Russia-gate is a witch-hunt or a hoax that will run out of gas need to think again.
Can Donald do it?

His initial venture outside the US, to the Middle East, may indicate the importance that he assigns to it.
In Turnaround Decision, AG Sessions to Testify Before Senate About Russian Connections

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Saturday that he will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee concerning the ongoing investigation surrounding former FBI Director James Comey and the last presidential election.
US Lawmaker at Congress-Knesset Jubilee Event: “Jerusalem Must Remain United for 1,000 Years”

The Knesset and US Congress jointly marked 50 years since the reunification of Jerusalem with a first-ever simultaneous broadcast from the two legislatures.
Free Pass Revoked?

This will be a fascinating development to watch going forward. One of the more important issues in the entire Arab-Israeli conflict.
The Limits of Israeli Power

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump bowed to the foreign policy establishment and betrayed his voters.
In the Wake of Trump

President Trump’s recent visit to Israel is now ancient history but that doesn’t stop friends from overseas still reaching out to ask my thoughts.