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Let the Iraq Syndrome Kick In

Weariness of fighting the wrong wars isn't an ailment. It's common sense.

Talk to the Gulf About Leadership

Washington needs to do more to push its allies toward sustainable stability.

Back to the Future in Iran's Election

The June elections have been shaken up by the entry of former president Rafsanjani. 

Bomb, Coerce or Contain Iran

Three distinct schools of thought have emerged about Tehran's nuclear program.

More Costs of a Pseudo-Scandal

The continued hyping of Benghazi doesn't protect America or even advance partisan goals.

Move Fast on Jerusalem

The hardest issue in the peace process needs to be resolved before settlements make it unresolvable. 

The Red Line of Non-Aggression

One of the traditional goals of American foreign policy has fallen by the wayside.

The Crushing of Middle Eastern Christianity

Popular uprisings, social transformations and American interventions have hurt the region's second-largest religion.

The Day After a Strike on Iran

The price of a war must be carefully counted.

Take the Middle East Plunge, President Xi

Israeli-Palestinian peace ought to move from a quartet to a European-Chinese duet.

Israel's Syria Story Isn't Over

The ripples of the raids are only starting to spread.

Hard and Soft Power in Bahrain

Tehran's outdoing Washington in Manama.

Lessons from the Past for Syria Hawks

Those who want to rush to war over chemical-weapons allegations would be wise to consider history.

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May 18, 2013