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The Folly of an “Interim” Agreement with Iran
An "interim" nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran seems likely, and would be a grave mistake for the United States.
Israel’s Laser Air Defense Revolution
Israel's "Iron Beam" laser air defense system is being deployed in the field and offers the first cost-effective response to drone warfare.
The Trump Visit and the Black Boxes of the Gulf
The Trump visit to the Gulf showed no understanding of the invaluable asset that support for human rights represents for the United States.
Rubio's Reforms at State: Good Steps and Bad
Secretary of State Rubio is right to place Palestinian affairs under the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, but would be wrong to eliminate the position of U.S. Security Coordinator.
Reform of the State Department Gets Going
Secretary of State Rubio has unveiled a serious reform plan for the Department, but it needs close attention from Congress and some reform itself.
The Talks in Oman: Round One Goes to Iran
Negotiations between Iran and the United States began on April 12, and round one clearly went to Iran.
The Palestinian Authority Continues to Teach Hate and to Reward Terror
The Palestinian Authority has violated new promises to stop teaching hate in its school textbooks and stop rewarding terrorists for their crimes.
The Dalai Lama's Testament
Approaching 90, the Dalai Lama has written what's likely his last book--about Tibet's struggles with China and its future.
The Dream Palace of Gaza
The new Arab plan for Gaza is less realistic, and less sensible, than the proposal by President Trump.
"Gaza Shall Be Forsaken"
In “Gaza Shall Be Forsaken” in Commentary Magazine, I discuss Gaza's past, its political uses against Israel, and its likely future.
A Paradigm Shift for the Middle East
In a new article in Foreign Affairs magazine, I try to outline what President Trump's Middle East policy should look like.
