Elliott Abrams argues that the Arab-Israeli peace process has never been more irrelevant to developments in the Middle East.

Elliott Abrams says that tension between the United States and Israel--and the State Department's comment that Russia's approval is needed for military action in Syria--provide little hope that President Obama will take action against the Assad regime.

Elliott Abrams says it is time for the United States to demonstrate leadership and provide concrete help to bring down the Assad regime.

Elliott Abrams argues that Richard Luger seems to have no life at all beyond the U.S. Senate.

Elliott Abrams discusses the current talks with Iran, the way Iranians negotiate, and the two lead negotiators for the West, Lady Ashton of the EU and Wendy Sherman of the United States.

Elliott Abrams says the Egyptian presidential race is a frightful mess.

Elliott Abrams says PLO chairman Mahmoud Abbas's letter to Benjamin Netanyahu is unlikely to advance the cause of Israeli-Palestinian peace.

Elliott Abrams criticizes the Obama administration for continuing to politicize intelligence leaks on Syria and Iran.

Elliott Abrams says the Egyptian military wants to maintain correct relations with Israel, honor the peace treaty, and continue receiving American aid, but firing rockets into Israel threatens these goals.

Elliott Abrams says the United States should be leading efforts to protect freedom of the press in Tunisia.

Elliott Abrams says that mixed messages from Washington ultimately leave the Syrian opposition to fend for themselves.

Elliott Abrams says the United States must take the steps to ensure the demise of the Assad regime in Syria.

Elliott Abrams says Newt Gingrich has wrapped himself in the mantle of Ronald Reagan throughout the current Republican campaign, but the candidate repeatedly insulted the president in the 1980s.

Elliott Abrams strikes back at critics who condemn both the Arab Spring and its supporters.

Elliott Abrams argues that President Obama will trumpet his commitment to Israel while wondering if it will attack Iran.

Elliott Abrams discusses the Castro regime's prisoner release, in which USAID contractor Alan Gross was not included.

Elliott Abrams says the longevity of Kim Il-sung's dynasty is the curse of North Korea.

Elliott Abrams examines whether anti-Semitic material is returning to the mainstream media, and who will now protest this development.

Elliott Abrams discusses Iceland's decision to recognize Palestine as a state.

Elliott Abrams discusses the recent attacks on the British Embassy in Iran and says the United States and its allies must to use this opportunity get behind President Sarkozy's proposal to sanction Iran's central bank and stop its oil exports.