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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

Israel
As Israel Turns 75, "Foreign Affairs" Publishes a Call to Eliminate It
In its May/June issue "Foreign Affairs" magazine published an article by four well-known academics that called in essence for an end to the Jewish state that has existed since 1948. 
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams May 9, 2023 Pressure Points
Mexico
Back to the Future in U.S.-Mexican Relations
Human rights and the rule of law in Mexico are under siege. It would be a grave error for the United States to believe that its only interests there are trade and border security, and do not include democratic stability.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams April 16, 2023 Pressure Points
Israel
Israeli Sovereignty and American Intervention
The interventions in Israel’s bitter debate over judicial reform by both the Biden administration and many segments of the American Jewish community are striking—and need explaining.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams April 10, 2023 Pressure Points
  • Israel
    Israel's Crisis
    Israel's crisis is about judicial reform, but about deeper issues as well. Religion and state issues, and the role of the fast-growing haredi population, are at the heart of the matter.
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams March 27, 2023 Pressure Points
  • Russia
    Implications of the Russia-Ukraine War
    The Russia-Ukraine war has implications for the Middle East, Europe, and Asia and of course for U.S. foreign policy. In this speech I addressed them briefly.
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams February 26, 2023 Pressure Points