June 12, 2018
Palestinian TerritoriesI’ve written many times about the British royal family’s remarkable record of refusing to make an official visit to Israel while making scores of visits to Arab capitals. That will change in a matter…
November 20, 2018
Saudi ArabiaThe United States should pressure MBS to act with greater restraint in Yemen and elsewhere.
November 20, 2018
YemenThe United States can do more to support negotiation efforts in Yemen and help the parties find a workable, sustainable solution to the conflict.
November 14, 2018
OmanThis article first appeared here on ForeignPolicy.com on November 7, 2018. A little more than a week ago, the drumbeat of news concerning Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder was briefly inte…
October 31, 2018
Middle East and North AfricaMohammad bin Salman isn’t just ruining his own reputation—he’s spoiling Washington’s policies across the region.
October 31, 2018
YemenUN officials warn that deteriorating conditions threaten disaster for Yemenis on a scale few have ever witnessed. Ending the civil war is essential, and the United States could prod the peace process…
October 29, 2018
Donald TrumpThe latest Saudi explanation of what happened to journalist Jamal Khashoggi — that his murder was premeditated by his assailants — is no more acceptable an explanation than the earlier versions, that…
October 22, 2018
Saudi ArabiaOn October 4th, I wrote a blog item here entitled "Where is Jamal Khashoggi?" Now we know: he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. In The Weekly Standard, I've followed that blog post wi…
October 16, 2018
Saudi ArabiaThe full text of this article is available here on ForeignPolicy.com. What in the world? No seriously, what the…? When it comes to Saudi Arabia these days, things could not get weirder or uglier. …
October 16, 2018
Saudi ArabiaThis article first appeared here on ForeignPolicy.com on October 9, 2018. What in the world? No seriously, what the…? When it comes to Saudi Arabia these days, things could not get weirder or ugli…