Israel – United States relations Commentary

Challenging Israel

Amjad Atallah | Mar 17, 2010
Israel shouldn’t be allowed to dictate American foreign policy. If it doesn’t concede on the settlements, Washington should revoke diplomatic support and restrict military aid.

Goldstone Speaks Out

Jacob Heilbrunn | Nov 10, 2009
Instead of fuming about the Goldstone report, the Israelis should be more worried about the turmoil in the Palestinian Authority.

Another Roadmap

Jacob Heilbrunn | Sep 14, 2009
By encouraging equal diplomacy with both Israel and the Arab states, President Obama’s new peace plan is remarkably similar to Bush’s—George H.W. Bush’s, that is.

Iran Update: Khamenei on the Way Out?

| Jul 06, 2009

Misreading Tehran

Suzanne Maloney | Jun 26, 2009
America’s Iran watchers blew it. To make sure we aren’t caught by surprise with Tehran’s politics again, we need to understand the deep republican streak of the Iranian people—and the lengths to which their leaders will go to stifle it.

Olmert's Virtues

Jacob Heilbrunn | Mar 27, 2009
Although Ehud Olmert has had a tough time, his tenure has seen Israel recover much of its deterrent capability. It’s now up to Netanyahu to turn this momentum into peace.

Israel's Bogeyman

Jacob Heilbrunn | Mar 11, 2009
The campaign against Chas Freeman was a waste of time. People concerned about Israel’s safety should worry about Iran, not some minor bureaucrat.

A Free Man?

Jacob Heilbrunn | Mar 05, 2009
Is Chas Freeman an honest patriot or a Saudi stooge? Either way, he’s become a proxy for a wider battle over our Middle East policy.

Preview of Controversial Israel Article

Walter Laqueur | Feb 13, 2009
The small state needs all deterrents it can obtain, but it also may have to adopt a low profile in order to survive.

Israel's Strategy Deficiency

Barak M. Seener | Feb 05, 2009
Israel’s recent foray into Gaza has proven that it lacks the capability to plan long-term solutions to its problems.

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