Blog Posts

The Shambles of Obama's Middle East Policy: Dennis Ross Departs

Jacob Heilbrunn | Nov 11, 2011

The Mideast is boiling. Neocons are gripped by war fever. Obama's administration is floundering. Ross may have gotten out just in time.

Paul R. Pillar | May 23, 2011

Netanyahu brings his swagger, lectures and lies right into the Oval Office itself.

Paul R. Pillar | Nov 15, 2010

The way Netanyahu just fleeced Obama shows how weak and vulnerable the president is.

Jacob Heilbrunn | Nov 05, 2010

Can being tough on Iran lead to a breakthrough in the Mideast peace process?

Paul R. Pillar | Oct 14, 2010

It doesn't matter what Netanyahu really thinks. If he keeps pandering to Israel's right wing, a change is in order.

Jacob Heilbrunn | Sep 30, 2010

A glimpse into the Spy versus Spy world of lobbying for Israel.

Paul R. Pillar | Sep 29, 2010

Washington is letting the Israelis start building again--and endangering the peace process. The Israel Lobby, anyone?

Paul R. Pillar | Sep 21, 2010

The Israelis are using the settlement issue to get back Jonathan Pollard, one of the worst traitors in U.S. history.