For a long time American officials have advised — and often pressured — Israel to make concessions of various kinds to the Arabs. And, upon reflection, some have regretted their advice, or their wrongheaded comments about Israel’s ongoing campaign of self-defense against terror groups, but that hasn’t stopped the flow of advice and comments from […]
Middle East Analysts Baffled by Trump Victory
“In diplomacy, I have often said that when you do surprises, you usually drive your friends into the fetal position.” Former American Diplomat Dennis Ross’s comments during a Washington Institute for Near East Policy presentation typified the unease of his fellow panelists in the United States and the Middle East in response to Donald Trump’s […]