Blog Posts

Why are the Neocons Still Around?

Paul R. Pillar | Sep 16, 2012
There is a conscious effort to get Americans to forget about certain past experiences—including the Iraq War.

Netanyahu's Arrogance

Paul R. Pillar | Sep 13, 2012
Is this a man who can be trusted with nuclear weapons?

Violence in the Maghreb

Paul R. Pillar | Sep 12, 2012
This is a phenomenon that for all practical purposes is here to stay.

Public Opinion, Foreign Policy and the Election

Paul R. Pillar | Sep 11, 2012
World affairs matter in this election—but perhaps not in the way you'd expect.

Tenacious Sanctions

Paul R. Pillar | Sep 09, 2012
Jackson-Vanik is a perfect example of how domestic politics complicate the practice of international sanctions.

The DNC Roast of Mitt Romney’s Foreign Policy

Robert Golan-Vilella | Sep 07, 2012

Posturing, Policy and Jerusalem

Paul R. Pillar | Sep 06, 2012
The DNC flap over the U.S. embassy in Israel points to a larger problem.

Foreign Policy and the Perplexed Voter

Paul R. Pillar | Aug 26, 2012
What is a voter who thinks foreign policy is important to make of this campaign?

Shaul Mofaz Tells It Like It Is

Paul R. Pillar | Aug 16, 2012
Isn't it ironic that Israeli politicians seem to be able to talk more freely and critically about subjects pertaining to Israel than American politicians are?

The Politics of Sharia

Robert W. Merry | Aug 13, 2012

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