Walter Russell Mead discusses the "proximity talks" in Jerusalem.

Elliott Abrams argues that fifteen months of President Obama's diplomacy have undermined Palestinian autonomy and the willingness of Palestinian leaders to allow Arab states to determine their fate.

Walter Russell Mead discusses the little known partnership between Israel and India, and its implications for American security and regional geopolitics.

Elliott Abrams argues that if indeed Syria is supplying Hezbollah with SCUD missiles, Israel's right to self defense as well as the relevant UN resolutions allow military action against this threat--and the United States should make this clear.

Elliott Abrams argues, "The Obama administration's Middle East diplomacy goes from bad to worse."

Elliott Abrams says, "A piece of paper will not bring peace to the Middle East"

Leslie H. Gelb says the latest dispute between Israel and the United States damages U.S. power in the Middle East.

Walter Russell Mead outlines the difficulties in interpreting the politics of American support for Israel.

Walter Russell Mead discusses the increasingly heated rift between the United States and Israel arising from the announcement of further settlements in Jerusalem during Vice President Biden's visit to the region.

Walter Russell Mead discusses the history of American Christian missionaries in the Arab world and their role in shaping American public opinion.

Walter Russell Mead comments on the disproportionate international treatment of Israel and the differences between critiques of Israel, anti-Zionism, and anti-Semitism.

In an interview with The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg, Elliott Abrams discusses the current Middle East situation and chances for peace negotiations.

Imad Mughniyeh's killing “was the first major attack against a Hezbollah leader since Israel assassinated the group’s secretary-general in 1992,” reports Mohamad Bazzi.