February 13, 2019
Middle East and North AfricaWhat a late-night meal in Italy taught me about U.S. power in the Arab world.
January 28, 2019
IsraelAt least one of Israel’s occupations will be permanent, whether anyone else likes it or not.
September 27, 2018
IranDespite the sharp exchanges between the U.S. and Iranian presidents at the United Nations, new negotiations may not be so far-fetched as sanctions intensify against Tehran.
August 6, 2018
IranThe United States has reactivated sanctions against Iran that could trigger the collapse of the multilateral Iran nuclear deal.
July 23, 2018
SyriaThis article first appeared here on ForeignPolicy.com July 23, 2018. Earlier this month, Syrian regime forces hoisted their flag above the southern town of Daraa and celebrated. Although there is …
April 4, 2018
IranWith John Bolton’s appointment as national security adviser, the odds have significantly risen that President Trump will abandon his predecessor’s nuclear deal with Iran. But there’s no need for hyst…
January 5, 2018
IranWho calls the shots in Iran on economic policy, security, and responding to domestic calls for reform? A look at the government's organization chart indicates how complicated the answer is.
January 2, 2018
IranBut things are likely to get much, much worse before they—eventually—get better.