Blogs

Pressure Points

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

Latest Post

Subscribe to Blog Updates

Will the United States Boost Maduro in Venezuela’s Election?

by Elliott Abrams June 2, 2024

A forced sale of CITGO oil company just days before Venezuela's July 28 presidential election would be a propaganda bonanza for the Maduro regime, and should be delayed by the United States government. Read More

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
Israel
Israel's Election: What to Think About Religious Zionists, Netanyahu, and Tales of Doomsday
Doomsday predictions about the consequences of Israel's election are overwrought. Some of the proposed legal reforms would bring Israel's system closer to the U.S. model.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams November 6, 2022 Pressure Points
United States
Why “Reforming” the United Nations Security Council Is a Bad Idea
President Biden has embraced "reforms" of the United Nations Security Council that are impractical and would undermine U.S. interests.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams September 23, 2022 Pressure Points
  • Ukraine
    Amnesty International's Attack on Ukraine
    Amnesty International's recent attack on Ukraine raises yet again the issue of how the size, governance, and influence of the largest human rights organizations may damage the cause of human rights.
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams August 16, 2022 Pressure Points
  • Israel
    The "Two-State Solution" as Panacea Never Fades Away
    President Biden showed strong support for Israel during his recent visit, but never explained how the "two-state solution" would be possible without damaging Jordanian and Israeli security.
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 15, 2022 Pressure Points