United Nations Blog Posts

An Imposed Israeli-Palestinian Solution

Finding a way to get off the hamster wheel otherwise known as the Mideast peace process.

Washington’s Culpability for Turkey’s Misconduct in Cyprus

America's moral cowardice in failing to address Turkey's egregious behavior in Cyprus is yet another unfortunate result of the war on terror.

Obama's Middle East Hail Mary

Obama's last-chance gasp at a Middle East peace deal could work, even if it is desperate.

The Bad Bargain with Netanyahu

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

Long Overdue: Adding Permanent Members to the UN Security Council

President Obama's endorsement for including India on the UN Security Council was a nice low-cost move.

The Palestinians' Ploy

The Palestinians have hit a sore spot by seeking an affirmation of their state on land the Israelis conquered in 1967.

History Lessons and Talking with the Taliban

In short, there really are some lessons from past wars that we would do well to heed in Afghanistan.

U.S. Can’t Stop Afghanistan’s Opium Economy

Opium is a huge part of Afghanistan's economy. And there's nothing we can do about it.

Drugs, Blights, and Markets in Afghanistan

When it comes to opium in Afghanistan, perhaps letting nature run its course would be best.

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May 26, 2012