Here’s how the U.S. position in the Middle East unraveled.
From Bin Laden to Gaza
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War & Peace
As War in Ukraine Grinds On, U.S. Officials Focus on Black Sea
The war has major implications for the geopolitics of energy.
American Arms Makers, Cashing in on Conflict
It’s good times for the military-industrial complex, but is it truly the arsenal of democracy?
The Gaza Carnage in Context
The only truly democratic and equitable solution to the conflict between Palestinians and Israel is the creation of a single state.
How Long Can America Maintain a War Economy?
The United States will have to choose between its addiction to military spending and the economic demands of its population.
Americans Want a Ceasefire. It’s Our Politicians Who Are Out of Touch.
Our elected officials should listen to the two-thirds of Americans calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Congress Divided on Funding Wars
But it’s also united on a false linkage between Russia and Hamas.
We Need to Hear More Palestinian Voices
The absence of Palestinians and their advocates from news coverage isn’t just unfair. As a Jewish American, I think it’s harmful.
How U.S. Policy Failures Have Helped Hamas
To begin with, Washington has failed to be an honest broker in the peace process.
The Enduring Limits of American Power
America can’t determine outcomes on the ground in Israel and Ukraine.