United Nations Commentary

Russia Serves U.S. Interests with Syrian Sanctions Veto

Why Washington should thank—not scold—Moscow for vetoing the UN resolution to increase sanctions on Syria.

The Obama Peace Doctrine

Obama's recent UN speech encapsualted his "peace-is-hard-work" approach. But it did not demonstrate the type of leadership Americans want to see.

Statehood for Palestinians, Destruction for Israelis

How the realization of a Palestinian state could lead to the annihilation of Israel.

Palestinians Declare Independence from U.S.

The Palestinian decision to defy the American demand is a declaration of independence. That genie cannot be returned to the bottle.

Challenging the Insupportable Arguments against Palestinian Statehood

Frantic U.S. and Israeli efforts to prevent the impending UN showdown are based on shamefully flimsy contentions.

The Israeli-Palestinian Collision Course

The Palestinian statehood bid approaches. How to prevent the coming train wreck from decimating chances for peace.

Hamas Turns on Fatah

Palestinian unity has reached its expiration date.

Fools Rush into Tripoli

The Libyan train wreck is on track to get much worse.

Exposing Abbas

Mahmoud Abbas is peddling lies and distortions. Apparently The New York Times is buying.

France Falls Again

When Napoleon Bonaparte spoke, countries listened. When today’s Napoleon-wannabe speaks, people snicker.

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May 26, 2012