Members of Congress are preparing an authorization for the use of military force, even while acknowledging that it may perpetuate suffering in the Middle East.
Despite Risks, U.S. Lawmakers Move to Extend War in Yemen
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Middle East & North Africa
How Washington’s Anti-Iranian Campaign Failed, Big Time
How the Gaza conflict made democracy’s name mud for millions.
Gazans Are Starving — Don’t Cut Aid Now
To feed children, treat the wounded, and save innocent lives, the U.S. must restore UNRWA’s funding.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi Has Caged Himself In
The Egyptian dictator demanded his citizens give up freedoms for development. Now they have neither.
Palestine Lights the Way Forward
In these worst of times, still there is hope.
Gaza: Grand Bargain or Wider War?
The United States can go big on diplomacy or on military destruction. Which way will Biden lean?
Examples of Shared Israeli-Palestinian Actions
The war is terrible, but there are also signs of a new social order emerging.
Protecting Democracy — Beyond Who Wins
Of the 60-some countries holding elections this year, many confront serious authoritarian threats that go beyond the names on the ballot.
U.S. Officials Acknowledge Moral Issues at Stake in Gaza
Although some officials focus on Israel’s intent, others consider the consequences of Israel’s actions for the people of Gaza.
U.S. Officials Care More About Protecting Oil Tankers Than Palestinians
The United States is demanding an end to attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, but it won’t support a ceasefire in Gaza.