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History of the Middle East

Smoke and Mirrors

David G. Victor | Jan 02, 2008
David Victor's article "What Resource Wars?" has created quite a stir. Now Victor responds to his critics.

Revolt of the Maccabees

Robert Doran | Sep 01, 2006
The Biblical account tells a cautionary tale for Mid-East policy today—to those reading between the lines.

Strengthening the Fainthearts

John Hillen | Jun 01, 2004
Washington loves to panic over impending snowstorms, ongoing heat waves, the Redskins' playoff chances, and policy implications.

Fighting for Oil?

Edward L. Morse | Jun 01, 2004
It is hard to find any public statement from an American official justifying the ouster of Saddam Hussein in terms of oil.

China's Growing Appetites

David Hale | Jun 01, 2004
Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet--unless they need to secure access to strategic natural resources.

Sand in Our Eyes: U.S.-Saudi Relations After Iraq

Martin Sieff | Jun 01, 2004
Relations with the Desert Kingdom suffered before 9/11. Now they're on the ropes. But Washington can ill afford the loss of this critical ally, even when it's not on its best behavior.
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Commentary

Some Points About Iraq

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Jun 02, 2004
In the wake of the president's speech this past week, pundits and practitioners are offering their own counsel as to what to do about Iraq.

Axis or Not

Nir Boms | May 19, 2004
As news of the Abu Ghraib scandal and Nicholas Berg's beheading dominates the headlines, American media have all but ignored one of the most significant developments since President Bush's now-famous 2002 "axis of evil" statement.

A Wild Imagination?

Hossein Askari | May 19, 2004
In the United States we dismiss those who tell us that our actions will have consequences.
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Books & Reviews

Next Year in Jerusalem!

Benny Morris | Jun 21, 2011
Simon Sebag Montefiore’s tour through Jerusalem demonstrates that the conquerors of history saw this city as a treasure worth countless lives. The current face-off between Israelis and Palestinians is only the latest intractable conflict.

Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?

Harvey Sicherman | Jun 01, 2004
There is no shortage of books on security and strategy in a world beset by terror. "Fortunately," writes Harvey Sicherman, "most are short."

The Stiletto Idealist

Adam Garfinkle | Sep 01, 2000
An exaggerated indictment of Israel's home-grown critics.

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