Blog Posts

Is Time Magazine Anti-Semitic?

Jacob Heilbrunn | Sep 07, 2010
Maybe Israel isn't a vulnerable, struggling outpost. Heaven forbid Israelis enjoy the fruits of prosperity.

Back to the Well

Bruce Hoffman | Sep 02, 2010
Sure, the thriving and robust Palestinian economy is nice. But the Palestinians have turned their backs on prosperity before, and Hamas would relish the role of spoiler.

The Costs, and the Futility, of Seeking Absolute Security

Paul R. Pillar | Aug 20, 2010
Israel has behaved very badly when it comes to the Palestinians. Yes, it is in a quest for safety.  No, it is not the right way to secure peace.

America's Iraq 'Victory'

Ted Galen Carpenter | Aug 16, 2010
As U.S. troops leave Iraq, it's becoming more and more clear that the American victory is a Pyrrhic one.

The Wildest Dream: Bombing Iran

Jacob Heilbrunn | Aug 11, 2010
Lips seem to be awfully loose when it comes to discussing the possiblity of attacking Iran.

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