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Elliott Abrams discusses U.S. foreign policy, focusing on the Middle East and democracy and human rights.

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International Criminal Court Prosecutor Threatens United States Senators

by Elliott Abrams May 24, 2024

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has threatened 12 United States senators for their criticisms of his effort to arrest Israeli leaders. Read More

Venezuela
Chevron, the Biden Administration, and the Maduro Regime
Concessions to the Maduro regime in Venezuela have permitted Chevron to produce more oil there, but have brought only more repression. 
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams August 4, 2023 Pressure Points
Russia
Kara-Murza's Courage is a Message to All of Us
Vladimir Kara-Murza's courageous words this week in a Moscow courtroom remind us of the value of liberty and the need to defend it.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams August 1, 2023 Pressure Points
Israel
Netanyahu's Invitation to Washington
The delay in inviting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Washington has been a foolish effort to intervene in Israeli politics while dangers in the Middle East have grown.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 17, 2023 Pressure Points
  • Israel
    The Daily Interference in Israel's Internal Affairs
    The Biden administration continues to interfere in Israel's internal debate over the role of the judiciary, most recently adding unfair criticism of how demonstrations are being handled by police.
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 12, 2023 Pressure Points
  • Venezuela
    U.S. Policy Toward Venezuela Takes a Body Blow
    Biden administration policy toward Venezuela was based on negotiating regime political concessions in exchange for lifting sanctions. But repression is growing and the policy is failing.
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 10, 2023 Pressure Points