The Merits—and the Limits—of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
In his new book, a veteran foreign-policy official and analyst provides a riveting 40-year history of the idea that human rights should be more than two nice-sounding words.
The Vichy Corruption
How American leaders in World War II picked up deliberately anti-Semitic policies from their Vichy French partners in North Africa.
The Jews Will Have to Wait
In 1942 a band of Algerian Jews risked all to help the Allies invade North Africa. Then Washington betrayed them. Thus was born modern American Middle East policy.
Everyone Loves Israel—Until They Don't
Yes, Israel’s popular right now. But most of its new friendships are based on assessments of common interest—and such assessments can change overnight.
Israel's Situation, in One Word
Good. In two words: not good. But despite the murkiness, there are things it can do.
The Middle East—It's Bad Enough As Is
We don't need overhyped claims about the collapse of Sykes-Picot to see that Israel has more than enough bad options to grapple with.