Leslie H. Gelb says that while Israel will likely take Obama and Clinton's $3 billion offer in exchange for a settlement freeze, a peace deal would depend on a dramatic step not by the Israelis, but by the Palestinians.

Leslie H. Gelb says Republican opposition to the New START Treaty endangers national security.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses Secretary Gates' plan to increase the defense budget.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses President Obama's upcoming trip to Asia.

Most nations have adjusted their foreign policies to focus on economic security, but the United States has not.

Leslie H. Gelb says we must face the devastating truth that the actual date of U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan will not be July 2011, but the end of 2014.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses Tom Donilon's appointment as the new U.S. national security adviser.

Leslie H. Gelb says a way out of Afghanistan must eventually include trying to talk to the Taliban.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses Bob Woodward's book, Obama's Wars.

Leslie H. Gelb says failure of the Middle East peace talks will be worse than not negotiating.

Leslie H. Gelb argues that Iraq and Afghanistan threaten to derail President Obama's greater goal of revitalizing the American economy.

Leslie H. Gelb, who directed the Pentagon Papers project, says comparisons with the WikiLeaks files miss the point.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the WikiLeaks documents and how they underscore the need for the Obama administration to reconsider its policy toward Aghanistan and Pakistan.

Leslie H. Gelb comments on the Pentagon's response to recent criticism regarding the absence of top officials at the opening of a brain trauma center for soldiers.

Leslie H. Gelb comments on the absence of America's top officials from the launch of a new veterans' center to care for brain-damaged soldiers.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses how President Obama's Middle East policy team has failed--and how the United States can move forward.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the implications of the appointment of General Petraeus in Afghanistan.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the consequences of President Obama's removal of General McChrystal from Afghanistan command.

Leslie H. Gelb argues that while General McChrystal had no right to air his criticisms of the  Obama administration to Rolling Stone, he should be allowed to say on as top commander in Afghanistan.

Leslie H. Gelb lays out the risks ahead--and President Obama's options--in Afghanistan.