Leslie H. Gelb says President Obama's yet unrevealed plan for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan should satisfy those pushing for a quick exit and the diehards determined to stay the course.

Leslie H. Gelb says Germany's economy can teach President Obama about how a nation can succeed with jobs and exports despite high taxes and welfare.

Leslie H. Gelb says that President Obama's speech on the Middle East was sensible, courageous, and fair, but it has been challenged for reasons good and bad in a region unable to transcend its ancient grudges.

Leslie H. Gelb warns against overreaction by Israel to the protests at its borders.

Leslie H. Gelb says the United States must remove itself from Afghanistan because al Qaeda is no longer based there and the Taliban must be beaten by Afghans themselves.

Leslie H. Gelb reviews The Age of Deception, by Mohamed El Baradei.

Leslie H. Gelb says the bin Laden strike brought the nation together, and President Obama should seize the day.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the potential consequences of an upcoming UN vote on Palestinian statehood.

Leslie H. Gelb says that critics of President Obama's Middle East strategy should present detailed alternatives.

Leslie H. Gelb argues that America's failure to knock out Ghadafi emboldens Iran and North Korea.

Leslie H. Gelb says the rise of arms sales in the Middle East may actually be helping keep the peace.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the African Union's cease-fire proposal in Libya.

Leslie H. Gelb says U.S. intervention in Libya is distracting from higher priorities at home and abroad.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the Pentagon's concerns over Libya.

Leslie H. Gelb says President Obama's upcoming speech on U.S. intervention in Libya should satisfy those who are searching for evidence of a common sense and sustainable U.S. foreign policy.

Leslie H. Gelb says the United States is participating in the no-fly zone over Libya despite the absence of vital U.S. interests there.

Leslie H. Gelb says that those pushing for a U.N.-U.S. no-fly zone over Libya can actually enforce that goal themselves.

Leslie H. Gelb says the Europeans, Arabs, and Africans should take the lead in Libya - with Washington only helping.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the winners and losers in the current Middle East turmoil.

Leslie H. Gelb says the U.S. military has lost its way in Afghanistan.