Reason for War?

The world witnessed another lopsided war in which Israel delivered a deadly round of rockets and bombs into civilian neighborhoods in Gaza.

Iran: Thinking the Unthinkable

A rational government would learn the lessons of Iraq and steer clear of attacking Iran. But, alas, irrationality happens…

The Democrats & Iran

The new Congress faces a stark choice: war with Iran or a regional peace deal involving Israel, Palestine, Iraq, and Syria.

The Persistence of Illusion

The war in Lebanon was only the latest mirage to transfix the Middle East. To avoid catastrophe, the United States must dispense with the illusions that helped propel that war.