Middle East

Obama Faces Reality on Iran, Middle East

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - September 28, 2009

Iran's missile test makes some skeptical the regime will be conciliatory toward the United States. more >>

Discuss Dennis Ross and David Makovsky's <em> Myths, Illusions, and Peace,</em> on Mideast Policy

Opinion - August 7, 2009

Author speaks with U.S. News about his new book on foreign policy myths and mistakes. more >>

GOP Whip Eric Cantor: U.S. Middle East Policy Should Reflect "Judeo-Christian Tradition"

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 21, 2009

The House Republican whip says Middle East policy should reflect U.S. religious heritage. more >>

Middle East News and Steady Approval Rating Buoy Obama

Washington Whispers - June 12, 2009

President Obama holds steady with Americans, who call his job performance excellent/good. more >>

Obama Should Not Abandon Israel in His Effort to Court Muslims

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - June 9, 2009

In rush to court Muslims, Obama must not push Israel away. more >>

Arab Views on American Leadership Remain Low

Opinion - June 4, 2009

Approval rates are generally low in the Arab world, but they are rising a bit. more >>

Obama, Netanyahu Talks 'Productive'

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 18, 2009

A focal point of today's talks was Iran's nuclear ambitions. more >>

Obama to Emphasize Two-state Solution in Meeting with Netanyahu

By Terry Atlas - Nation & World - May 18, 2009

Obama wants Israel's prime minister to express support for a Palestinian state. more >>

Israel, Arabs Have a Common Enemy in a Nuclear Iran

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - May 11, 2009

Common threat to the region could make allies of sworn enemies. more >>

Israel-Palestinian Paradox: Empowering Weakness, Weakening Power

By Louis René Beres - Opinion - March 30, 2009

World politics turn the notion of military strength on its head. more >>

A Nuclear Iran and Wise Words on the Middle East Dilemma

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - March 25, 2009

Pieces by Mort Zuckerman and Michael Ledeen are worth reading on the Iranian nuclear weapons dilemma. more >>

The World Cannot Live With the Threat of a Nuclear Iran

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - March 23, 2009

Having brazenly defied the world, Iran could be emboldened to use terrorism or subvert the Middle East. more >>

A Proxy Battle Over Obama's Mideast Policy?

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 16, 2009

The fight over Amb. Charles Freeman highlights the domestic politics of foreign policy. more >>

Arab Media Slams Pro-Israel Lobby over Freeman Controversy

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 13, 2009

The defeat of ex-diplomat Chas Freeman is seen as a sign of Obama administration weakness. more >>

Bush's Iraqi Shoe Assailant Gets Three Years in Jail

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 12, 2009

Muntandher al-Zaidi also called Bush a "dog," and his family shouted the same epithet at the judge. more >>

Israel Cautions U.S. on Talking to Iran

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 10, 2009

Israeli intelligence fears that Iran will exploit talks to buy time to produce nuclear weapons. more >>

Hamas Gains in Popularity With Palestinians After War With Israel

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 9, 2009

New polling shows that even in the more moderate West Bank, Hamas is winning new supporters. more >>

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Invites Iran to Afghan Talks Table

Nation & World - March 6, 2009

Clinton moved to break the taboo on engaging with Iran. more >>

In Iraq, an 'Ugly Battle' for Power Predicted After U.S. Drawdown

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 6, 2009

A key Arab columnist warns of a messy power vacuum as U.S. troops leave that could be filled by Iran. more >>

Iran: Our Missiles Can Hit Anywhere in Israel

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 5, 2009

Israeli analysts agree with Iran's claim but are divided about its ability to use chemical warheads. more >>

Netanyahu Makes Last-Ditch Efforts to Avoid Right-Wing Government in Israel

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 3, 2009

The man who will probably be Israel's prime minister is trying to cobble together a unity government. more >>

Clinton Upholds U.S. Boycott of Hamas on Mideast Trip

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 2, 2009

On her first swing through the region as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton faces questions on Gaza. more >>

Muslim World Cool Toward Bin Laden, but Cooler Toward the United States

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - February 27, 2009

The Palestinian territories are the only place where most Muslims view bin Laden positively. more >>

Iran Buoyed by Nuclear Plant Test Run

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - February 26, 2009

Tehran exults after test, saying its nuclear facility could come online in a matter of months. more >>

Jimmy Carter on Israel, Iran, Barack Obama and the Chances for Middle East Peace

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - February 26, 2009

The former president speaks with U.S. News about his plan for peace in the Middle East. more >>