History of the Middle East Articles

The Biblical account tells a cautionary tale for Mid-East policy today—to those reading between the lines.

It is hard to find any public statement from an American official justifying the ouster of Saddam Hussein in terms of oil.

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.

Three months before the start of the American operation in Iraq I visited the United States, where I met with Vice President Dick Cheney and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice.