Syria and the Monarchs: A Perfect Storm
Obama’s decision to arm the Syrian rebels will likely escalate the conflict and torpedo any possibility for a political solution.
On the Brink of Another War
Let’s resist the temptation to intervene in Syria. This time, let’s say ‘lesson learned.’
Beyond Muscle: Using Financial Leverage for Middle East Peace
To promote the conditions for peace in the Middle East, the U.S. should tie security assistance to Israeli settlement policy.
Gasoline for the Fire
Like a gambling addict who has to keep betting more to cover his previous losses, the Bush administration’s recently announced plan to provide some $65 billion worth of advanced weapons to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel over the next 10 years represents a reckless, poorly considered attempt to mitigate the consequences of its ill considered invasion of Iraq.