Israel and Obama’s Political War

As professional foreign service officers, both Lempert and Nowrouzzadeh are essentially impossible to fire or move.
Why Did Assad Use Nerve Gas?

It is hard to explain why Bashar Assad used nerve gas — probably Sarin — in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in Syria’s northern Idlib province.
Trump’s North Korea Questions

He needs to assess the legal and strategic options before going it alone against the Hermit Kingdom.
The Missile, the Poison Gas and the Sheer Effrontery

Donald Trump is facing his first international test. And if he passes it, the US will be on the way back to its former glory.
A Return to the Academy

The Fox News Channel revealed that half of Americans are ready for an alternative media.
White House Officials Divided on Islam, ISIS, Israel and Iran

As Lee Smith points out, the policy implications of the unfilled vacancies and the ongoing turf wars within the Trump administration are far-reaching.
Trump’s Newly Declared Policy on Syria is Dangerous for US and Israel

From the beginning, the argument that US President Donald Trump is somehow “good for Israel” has been foolish and incorrect.
Israel’s Silenced Majority

Netanyahu and his ministers must make clear to Trump and his advisers that there is no point in trying to reach a deal with the PLO.
Russia: Rubber Ducks and Green Paint

If we ignore the rubber ducks and green paint, it will be at our peril.
How Should Trump Change Obama’s Stance on Nuclear Weapons?

Throughout his presidency, US President Barack Obama expressed an unwavering preference for “a world free of nuclear weapons.”