Elliott Abrams discusses a recent letter from a group of American leaders urging President Obama to adopt a Middle East policy far more critical of Israel.

Elliott Abrams says that in a week of drama between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu, Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas was notably absent from the scene.

Elliott Abrams warns against U.S. engagement with Syria.

Elliott Abrams discusses President Obama's suggestion that Israel return to its 1967 borders.

President Obama's Mideast speech included more assertive language in support of self-determination and a detailed outline of terms for an Israeli-Palestinian settlement. CFR's Elliott Abrams, Robert Danin, and Steven A. Cook assess the impact of the speech.

President Obama's Mideast policy speech struck the right tone on democratic reforms, but his outline for a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will lead nowhere, writes CFR's Elliott Abrams.

Elliott Abrams says that while President Obama had some fine language in his speech on the Middle East, his points on the Arab Spring and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were wrong.

Elliott Abrams discusses George Mitchell's resignation as President Obama's special envoy for the Middle East.

Elliott Abrams discusses continuing Palestinian refusal to come to terms with the existence of the State of Israel.

Elliott Abrams says that as the Assad regime kills more peaceful demonstrators, U.S. policy in Syria becomes increasingly difficult to comprehend.

Elliott Abrams reviews Jack O'Connell's King's Counsel.

Elliott Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, says that bin Laden's death helps the drive for democracy in the Middle East and weakens the influence of al-Qaeda in the Arab world.

Elliott Abrams discusses the importance of the timing of Osama bin Laden's death.

Elliott Abrams says that the United States needs to step up actions against Syria's repressive regime.

Elliott Abrams criticizes the Obama administration for cheering on the Libyan rebels, but not giving them the means to win.

Elliott Abrams says the Obama administration must move beyond expressing concern for the situation in Syria and make a determined drive to bring down the Asad regime.

Elliott Abrams discusses how Israel should handle pressure for a Palestinian state.

Elliott Abrams discusses opportunities for reform in the Middle East monarchies as the wave of democratic movements in the Arab World continues to spread.

Elliott Abrams says that as the wave of revolts in the Middle East spreads to Syria, the United States must make clear its opposition to the Assad regime.

CFR fellows Elliott Abrams and Micah Zenko debate whether the United States and its allies should intervene beyond sanctions on the Qaddafi regime.