Policy
What President Obama Thinks on Iraq, Iran and Israel
Obama speaks about the state of U.S. policy in the Middle East in a wide ranging interview with The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg.
Policy
A Skeptic's Guide to the Iran Deal
Democrat Adam Schiff explains what worries him about the framework nuclear agreement with Tehran—and about his Republican colleagues.
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Tom Cotton: Obama's Iran Deal May Lead to Nuclear War
The hawkish junior senator discusses the 'moderate' turn in his national security thinking, and why he thinks bombing Iran should be a viable option for the U.S.
Policy
Netanyahu's Secret Weapon
While the Israeli prime minister tries to kill President Obama's Iran deal, there's something more useful he could do to help his country.
Threats
Obama’s Next Iran Challenge Is Even Thornier than Nukes
Obama will now have to do the thing he has been reluctant to do so far: confront Iran in Syria, Yemen and Lebanon.
Policy
The Fine Line Netanyahu Must Walk Into His Fourth Term as Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu earned his fourth term as Israel's prime minister in part by doing whatever it takes to keep his job, including renouncing his own positions.
Policy
Undoing Netanyahu's Damage to US-Israel Relations
The former Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, argues that it will crucial for Jerusalem's next government to get right with Washington.
Policy
Republicans May Have Undermined Their Own Cause Against Iran
The letter from 47 Republicans to Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei could provide an excuse to blame the U.S. if nuclear negotiations fail.
Threats
Will Netanyahu's Washington Moment Ruin a Breakthrough on Iran?
The politics of Netanyahu's speech to Congress this week masks another issue: Obama's responsibility to avoid making a bad nuclear deal with Tehran.
Threats
The Damage Netanyahu Is Doing to the US-Israel Relationship
The Israeli prime minister seems willing set relations with Washington on fire in order to save his political career.
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Netanyahu Tried To Invite Arab Diplomats To His Speech - and Failed
Meanwhile, the prime minister's national security advisor reportedly advised against the delivery of the speech.
Policy
Israeli Ambassador: Netanyahu Never Meant To Disrespect Obama
Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer answers questions about House Speaker John Boehner and Iran.
Policy
The Netanyahu Disaster
The manner, execution and overall tone-deafness of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s recent ploy suggest that he doesn’t understand how to manage Israel’s relationships in Washington. By Jeffrey Goldberg
Threats
Europe Under Siege
The view from Brussels, where the Charlie Hebdo massacre has quickly come to represent an attack on the entire region's security and freedom. By Jeffrey Goldberg
Policy
Why US Policy Toward Cuba Was 'Self-Defeating'
After 50 years of trying one thing, and seeing that thing fail, and fail again, it was about time that the United States try something else. By Jeffrey Goldberg
Threats
The Many Iranian Obstacles in the Way of a Strong Nuclear Deal
The military option isn't much of an option. But diplomacy could inadvertently pave the way to a nuclear Iran. By Jeffrey Goldberg
Policy
How Has President Obama's National Security Council Performed?
A new book from a foreign policy expert grades the administration on everything from its response to the crises in the Middle East, to its policymaking process. By Jeffrey Goldberg
Policy
Even Israel's Best Friends Understand That It's Disconnecting From Reality
An editorial in the leading American Jewish newspaper should be read by Prime Minister Netanyahu as a serious warning. By Jeffrey Goldberg
Policy
The US-Israel Relationship Has Hit a New Low
The gloves are off on both sides, and profound changes could be coming in the relationship between Washington and Jerusalem. By Jeffrey Goldberg
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Obama Takes on (Most of) the World
Obama shames Russia, buries the myth of Middle East 'linkage' and promises to lead the fight against barbarism -- in a decidedly different speech at the UN. By Jeffrey Goldberg
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