If American interests are at stake, then our goal should not be stalemate
Middle East
Viewpoint: Obama’s Irony is McCain’s Agony
Two political enemies now find themselves on the same side of history
On Syria: Be Clear, Then Hit Hard
A demonstration of American airpower and political will would help the President regain the high ground
Diplomacy with Iran Key to Ending Syria War
The seemingly imminent military strikes against Syria, in response to what U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has described as “undeniable” evidence of chemical weapons use, are not likely to bring the Syria war to a …
The Cost of Obama’s Syria Dithering
Let’s hope the president has realized at long last just how dangerous the horror in Syria has become
Viewpoint: Egypt’s New Leader Is Unfit to Rule
Al-Sisi’s recent decisionmaking suggests a character that is deeply flawed, rash and dangerous
Egyptian ‘Liberals’ Are Out for Blood
They have lost all moral high ground by supporting the military’s violent crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood
Mideast Peace: A Fool’s Errand Worth Pursuing
There are many reasons the Mideast peace negotiations could fail—but no reason not to try
Turmoil in Egypt Has Made Strange Bedfellows of Regional Foes
Governments across the region are spinning the events to suit their own purposes
Can Ramadan Bring Peace to the Middle East?
Leaders around the world, religious or otherwise, must leverage Ramadan to find peaceful solutions in Egypt and Syria
Egypt: Should We Cheer the People or Weep for Democracy?
The sanctity of the Democratic process is important, but there’s an awful lot of other problems to be solved
Viewpoint: Stephen Hawking’s Israel Boycott Is Lost in Space
It’s hard to believe he endorses a theory that if he can make some academic conferences a tad less prestigious, peace will bloom
No Laughing Matter
The arrest of a popular Egyptian satirist bodes ill for the revolution