Leaving Iraq May Be Washington’s Wisest Choice
Most forces could likely be withdrawn or moved to the Kurdistan Region without harming U.S.…
Most forces could likely be withdrawn or moved to the Kurdistan Region without harming U.S.…
A bad peace that does not address the issue of Hamas violence will only defer…
In light of Tehran’s concerted efforts to reverse last year’s electoral setback, it has become…
Ending the war under the current circumstances will generate new problems unless further steps are…
A former assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs diagnoses the country’s incapacitated institutions…
The Hariri tribunal hasn’t led to a single arrest, so Washington should let it expire…
Whoever winds up spearheading the reconstruction effort, Washington should stay on top of them to…
When serving as Assistant Secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs in early 2020, I…
Despite collusion between the LAF and Hezbollah, the United States may still have an interest…
Because the proposed Israeli embassy move is a potential headache for the palace, it will…
Although filling the long-vacant office could help pull the country out of its political stagnation,…
Absent effective support from the United States and Saudi Arabia, Lebanon’s traditionally pro-Western but increasingly…
Favorable poll numbers aside, Hezbollah’s adventure in Syria is raising concerns among the group’s Lebanese…
Solid economic growth, low inflation, and comfortable international reserves offer a hopeful story line in…