Unification of the Middle East, though not a caliphate, would be ideal, but unity would be a step in the right direction.
Diplomacy Is the Only Plausible Solution to Syria and Yemen
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Obama’s Triple Crown
Obama’s no peace president, but he’s won important diplomatic victories. Will they survive the 2016 election?
Yemen and the Congress of Reaction
The Saudi-led coalition intervening in Yemen has more in common with 19th-century Europe than the 21st-century Middle East.
In Zero-Sum Terms, the Iran Nuclear Deal a Huge Victory for Obama
For those who view international relations as a quest for equity between nations, the U.S. and the West bullied Iran into a nuclear deal.
Obama and the Iran Nuke Deal: Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
President Obama’s deal with Iran gives hope for international cooperation on future crises.
The Great Convergence with Iran
What the Iran deal means for Tehran’s nuclear program — and for the future of the Middle East.
Iran Deal: A Game-Changer for the Middle East
Negotiators in Switzerland just won a huge victory for diplomacy over war. Now we’ve got to protect it.
Iran: Deal or No Deal?
Rare are the moments when enormously complex situations lend themselves to unambiguous yes-or-no answers. This is one of them.
Republicans’ Ham-Fisted Attempt to Sabotage Nuke Deal Plays Into Iran’s Hands
Iran is turning the Senate Republicans’ letter to its advantage in hammering out a nuke deal.
The 47 Republican Samurai
The Senate GOP’s letter to Iran was an act of vengeance for their discredited code of honor: neoconservatism.