America Needs a Syria Policy
The U.S. should stop the Syria flip-flop and stand with allies, building on successes from the Trump administration.
War in the Desert, 21st-Century Style
Israel was used to counterinsurgency warfare, but Hezbollah was a different challenge.
A Pilotless Pilot Program
Israel–U.S. drone cooperation could revolutionize what soldiers carry into battle.
Threading the Middle East Needle
Russia harasses U.S. forces in Syria as Iran grabs Iraq.
A Milestone in Relations between Israel and the Arab World
Normalized relations mark a new strategic consensus in the region.
Help Lebanon: Remove Hezbollah’s Stranglehold — and Its Dangerous Missile Stockpiles
If Hezbollah does capitalize on this disaster, it will only accelerate Lebanon’s economic collapse, and hold the country hostage in a future war with Israel.
Iran’s Turn to China
Iran is running into the arms of China in “shift to east” strategy against the U.S.
The Pitfalls, and Promise, of Israel’s Historic Annexation Bid
Grasping for a short-term gain, Netanyahu takes a long-term risk.
How to Avoid a China-Led World Order
Parallels between China’s current global rise and our own history may help us avoid complacency.
The U.S. Risks Losing the Drone-War Arms Race
Washington must decide how to prevent our adversaries from outpacing us.