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What Arabs Really Think

Paul R. Pillar | Nov 28, 2011
The latest Arab opinion poll shows mature, thoughtful separation of beliefs from sentiments. That is more than can be said of American discussion of the Middle East.

GOP National Security and Foreign Policy Debate: What to Ask the Candidates

Christopher A. Preble | Nov 18, 2011
Foreign-policy blunders have cost the GOP dearly in recent years. The top questions any aspiring candidate needs to answer.

The IAEA's Yawner

Paul R. Pillar | Nov 10, 2011
The report on Tehran's nuclear programs is out. But the most important questions remain unasked and unanswered.

Jewish Terrorism

Jacob Heilbrunn | Nov 09, 2011
Israel is in mortal danger, but not from the Palestinians. Its own homegrown right imperils the Jewish state's survival.

Can the Foreign Policy Establishment Be Defended?

John Schuessler | Nov 03, 2011

Europe's Comeback, America's Retreat?

Jacob Heilbrunn | Oct 27, 2011

Stoking Nationalism in Iran

Paul R. Pillar | Oct 26, 2011
Washington's tough talk has backfired. Reactions to the alleged Iranian assassination plot have stalled reform and boosted anti-Americanism in Tehran.

How Liberals Buy Into Stupid Wars

Paul R. Pillar | Oct 18, 2011
The prime movers of the Iraq war are at it again. War with Iran is only a drumbeat away.

The Return of the Radical Left

Jacob Heilbrunn | Oct 17, 2011
Indignation is in. Passivity is out. Nothing is more chic than railing against capitalism.

The Long European View of Security

Paul R. Pillar | Oct 10, 2011
What Americans can learn from their European counterparts about letting go of their siege mentality.

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