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Failed Concepts Hobble Israel and America Nov. 3, 2024 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Diplomats Who Would Not Learn Oct. 13, 2024 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Israel’s Retaliation is Completely Lawful Sept. 20, 2024 A contribution to A new kind of war is unfolding in Lebanon: Six experts grapple with its implications The Washington Post PDF version
The Wider Middle East War that Only Hamas Wants Aug. 9, 2024 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Israel and the United States Must Upgrade Their Diplomacy May 19, 2024 Real Clear Politics PDF version
How Netanyahu Can Convince Israelis, Reassure US, and Satisfy Saudis May 12, 2024 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Trump-Reagan Fusion Can Win the New Cold War Mar. 24, 2024 Discussing We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the New Cold War by Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea Real Clear Politics PDF version
Reconciling Israeli and US Plans for 'The Day After' in Gaza Mar. 3, 2024 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The International Court of Justice on Trial Jan. 25, 2024 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Netanyahu’s 'Saudi Bind' Muddles Planning for 'The Day After' Dec. 31, 2023 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Princeton Conference Celebrates UDHR's 75th Birthday Dec. 17, 2023 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Primitive Pacifism of Pope Francis’ Lecture to Israel Dec. 13, 2023 with David B. Rivkin The Wall Street Journal PDF version
Oxford Scholars Betray Their Vocation to Vilify Israel Dec. 10, 2023 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Bolstering US Foreign Policy by Repairing US Dysfunction Oct. 23, 2023 Discussing "The Dysfunctional Superpower" by Robert Gates Real Clear Politics PDF version
The 10/7 Attacks Oct. 11, 2023 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Costs of the Afghanistan Withdrawal Debacle Oct. 9, 2023 Discussing Kabul by Jerry Dunleavy and Jeff Hasson Real Clear Politics PDF version
Israel’s Bustle and Embattlement Obscure Palestinian Question June 25, 2023 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Rethinking Israeli Foreign Policy in Turbulent Times Feb. 26, 2023 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Netanyahu’s Saudi Arabia Bind Feb. 12, 2023 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Israel’s Constitutional Counterrevolution Feb. 5, 2023 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Ronald Reagan's Lessons for the China Challenge Dec. 18, 2022 Discussing The Peacemaker by William Inboden Real Clear Politics PDF version
Israel Puts Netanyahu’s Conservative Zionism to the Test Nov. 27, 2022 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Senator Cotton vs. Progressive Foreign Policy Nov. 13, 2022 Considering Only the Strong by Sen. Tom Cotton Real Clear Politics PDF version
Faith and Human Rights at the G20 Religion Forum in Indonesia Nov. 5, 2022 Based on remarks delivered Nov. 3, 2022, at the G20 Religion Forum in Bali, Indonesia Real Clear Politics PDF version
Israel Opposes Biden Administration Iran Deal Sept. 4, 2022 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Conservative Puzzle in Israel Aug. 7, 2022 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Getting China Right Aug. 2, 2022 Discussing Getting China Wrong by Aaron Friedberg Real Clear Politics PDF version
Biden Administration Should Take Secretary Blinken Seriously July 24, 2022 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Abraham Accords Can Ease Israeli-Palestinian Conflict June 26, 2022 Real Clear Politics PDF version
"The Elements of the China Challenge": Response and Restatement April 8, 2022 In China: A Symposium The American Purpose PDF version
Problems Abound but Liberal Democracy in Israel Perseveres Mar. 6, 2022 Discussing The Israeli Century by Yossi Shain Real Clear Politics PDF version
Cotton Letter Lessons for the Biden Administration Feb. 6, 2022 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Conservatism, Freedom, and the Common Good Dec. 5, 2021 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Responsibly Championing Human Rights Nov. 21, 2021 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Denying China’s Quest for Regional -- and Global -- Hegemony Nov. 14, 2021 Discussing The Strategy of Denial by Elbridge Colby Real Clear Politics PDF version
Fostering the Emerging Consensus About the China Challenge Sept. 26, 2021 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Lessons of Freedom From 20 Years of War Against Jihadism Sept. 5, 2021 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Clash Within Liberal Democracy: Israel, the United States, and the West July 21, 2021 Mosaic Magazine PDF version
Securing Freedom by Multiplying Associations May 16, 2021 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Secretary Blinken Politicizes Human Rights Apr. 9, 2021 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Securing Freedom for the Middle Class, and All Americans Apr. 4, 2021 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Bolstering the Abraham Accords Through Education Initiatives Mar. 21, 2021 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Biden Administration and the China Challenge Feb. 22, 2021 Newsweek PDF version
How Biden Can Build on the Abraham Accords Feb. 14, 2021 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Commission on Unalienable Rights: Lessons Learned by Peter Berkowitz and Mary Ann Glendon Jan. 8, 2021 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Peter Berkowitz on the China Danger Nov. 2020 Gadi Taub: Gatekeeper
'The Elements of the China Challenge': A Reply to Critics Dec. 27, 2020 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Pattern and Purpose of China’s Actions Oct. 25, 2020 Real Clear Politics PDF version
China, Foreign Affairs & the Anti-Ideology Delusion Oct. 4, 2020 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The United States, National Traditions, and Human Rights Fall 2020 Telos PDF version
China's Brand of Communism Aug. 30, 2020 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The China Challenge and America's Founding Principles Aug. 8, 2020 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Unalienable Rights, the American Tradition, and Foreign Policy July 30, 2020 A Tikvah Podcast
Regrounding U.S. Diplomacy in America's Founding Principles July 19, 2020 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The United States, National Traditions, and Human Rights July 5, 2020 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Pride, Humility, and America’s Dedication to Human Rights June 7, 2020 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Rights and Regulation in the Internet Age May 17, 2020 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Liberal Democracy's Advantage in Addressing COVID-19 Mar. 29, 2020 Discussing The Return of Great Power Rivalry by Matthew Kroenig Real Clear Politics PDF version
Rediscovering Western Civilization Mar. 15, 2020 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Criticisms Illustrate Need for State Dept. Human Rights Panel Sept. 15, 2019 Real Clear Politics
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Fukuyama’s ‘The End of History?’ -- 30 Years Later Aug. 4, 2019 Real Clear Politics
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Conserving International Order Mar. 10, 2019 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Rethinking Democracy Promotion and Nationalism Mar. 3, 2019 Discussing The Rise and Fall of Peace on Earth by Michael Mandelbaum Real Clear Politics PDF version
Crafting a Constructive Gaza Policy Dec. 27, 2018 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Israel Wrestles With Nationalism and Freedom Aug. 29, 2018 Discussing The Virtue of Nationalism by Yoram Hazony Real Clear Politics PDF version
Israel Can Ease Gaza Tensions, But So Must the UN June 8, 2018 Real Clear Politics PDF version
An Israeli's Overture to His Palestinian Neighbors May 12, 2018 Discussing Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi Real Clear Politics PDF version
Vilifying Israel, Corrupting the University Apr. 14, 2018 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Achieve More for Israel and Palestinians by Seeking Less Mar. 22, 2018 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Calling Out the Tellers of Anti-Israel Lies Oct. 27, 2017 Discussing Industry of Lies by Ben-Dror Yemini Real Clear Politics PDF version
Why Legal Avenues to Mideast Peace Are Misguided Sept. 13, 2017 Real Clear Politics PDF version
What Left & Right Missed in Trump's Warsaw Speech July 31, 2017 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Why Mideast Peace Ambitions Must Be Dialed Back June 17, 2017 Discussing Catch 67 by Micah Goodman Real Clear Politics PDF version
US Must Build On Short-Term Steps in Israeli Peace Effort Mar. 28, 2017 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Weaponized International Law Jan. 7, 2017 Real Clear Politics PDF version
What Trump Needs to Know About the Middle East Dec. 4, 2016 Discussing Ike’s Gamble by Michael Doran Real Clear Politics PDF version
Giving Israel Its Due Oct. 18, 2016 A review of Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn by Daniel Gordis Defining Ideas PDF version
How the Iran Deal Aids Hezbollah, Imperils Israel Sept. 17, 2016 Real Clear Politics PDF version
AP Course Standards Have Fallen Prey to Partisanship Sept. 3, 2016 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Obama and Iran: A Misguided Messianic Mission Aug. 22, 2016 Discussing The Iran Wars by Jay Solomon Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Battle for Religious Liberty Will Be Won on the Field of Education Aug. 22, 2016 Mosaic Magazine PDF version
Civics Textbook Wars: Israeli Right Strikes Back June 28, 2016 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Foreign Policy Fueled by Fantasy Apr. 5, 2016 Discussing Mission Failure by Michael Mandelbaum Real Clear Politics PDF version
What Was Wrong with the Old Zionism? Mar. 30, 2016 A review of A Political Theory for the Jewish People by Chaim Gans Mosaic Magazine PDF version
Israel's 'Sorrow of the Left' Mar. 24, 2016 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Why Israeli Rule of the Golan Heights Is Lawful -- and Wise Feb. 19, 2016 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Nation-State Is Needed Now More Than Ever Jan. 11, 2016 Mosaic PDF version
Regional Peace Plan May Hold Hope for Israel Dec. 31, 2015 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Obama's Distorted Views on Israel Nov.-Dec. 2015 Moment PDF version
20 Years After Death, Rabin's Leadership Unmatched Oct. 24, 2015 Discussing Killing a King: The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and the Remaking of Israel by Dan Ephron Real Clear Politics PDF version
Obama's Tattered Middle East Policy Oct. 13, 2015 Discussing Doomed to Succeed by Dennis Ross Real Clear Politics PDF version
Iran Deal Throws Sparks on Mideast Tinderbox Sept. 10, 2015 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Walzer's Paradox August 2015 A review of The Paradox of Liberation by Michael Walzer First Things PDF version
U.S. Universities -- Not So Innocent Abroad? June 30, 2015 A response to "Innocents Abroad? Liberal Educators in Illiberal Societies" by Jim Sleeper Real Clear Politics PDF version
Anti-Israel Group a Threat to Liberal Democracy June 17, 2015 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Nine Questions Obama Wasn't Asked on Israel June 11, 2015 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Obama Doctrine: A Recipe for Failure Overseas May 21, 2015 Discussing The Obama Doctrine by Colin Dueck Real Clear Politics PDF version
Bibi Won, But Path Forward Won't Veer Right Mar. 18, 2015 Real Clear Politics PDF version
"Conservatarians" Welcome Both Cowboys, Community Mar. 8, 2015 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Why the Left Casts a Blind Eye on Radical Islam Feb. 7, 2015 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Israel's Jewish Nation-State Proposal Still Looms Jan. 4, 2015 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Lessons for Obama in a Still Relevant 1964 Text Dec. 16, 2014 Discussing the 50th-anniversary edition of Suicide of the West: An Essay on the Meaning and Destiny of Liberalism by James Burnham Real Clear Politics PDF version
How Not to Help the Ultra-Orthodox Dec. 8, 2014 A response to "Are the Ultra-Orthodox the Key to Israel's Future?" by Aharon Ariel Lavi Mosaic PDF version
Assault on Israel Shifts from Warfare to Lawfare Nov. 28, 2014 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Bret Stephens's Call for Robust US Foreign Policy Nov. 16, 2014 Discussing America in Retreat by Bret Stephens Real Clear Politics PDF version
How the Foreign Language Gap Can Be Bridged Nov. 1, 2014 Real Clear Politics PDF version
John Kerry Fails to Hold Hamas Accountable Oct. 22, 2014 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Obama and Islam: A Tale of Three Speeches Sept. 23, 2014 Real Clear Politics PDF version
What Israel Won in Gaza and What Diplomacy Must Now Gain Sept. 16, 2014 Real Clear Politics PDF version
US Must Strongly Affirm Israel's Right of Self-Defense Aug. 6, 2014 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Burmese Visitors Get a Taste of Democracy and Hope July 25, 2014 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Predictable Reactions After the Abduction of Three Israeli Students June 17, 2014 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Partial Unilateral Withdrawal: Israel's Next Step? May 30, 2014 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Global Capitalism: A Vital Foreign Policy Tool Apr. 9, 2014 Discussing The Road to Global Prosperity by Michael Mandelbaum Real Clear Politics PDF version
A One-State Mideast Solution? It Won't Work. Apr. 3, 2014 Discussing The Israeli Solution: A One-State Plan for Peace in the Middle East by Caroline Glick Real Clear Politics PDF version
Build the Infrastructure for Arab-Israeli Peace Mar. 17, 2014 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Exceptionalism Doesn't Work That Way Feb. 1, 2014 A response to Peter Beinart National Journal PDF version
10 Roadblocks to Mideast Peace Dec. 31, 2013 Real Clear Politics PDF version
On Iran, Divide Among Israelis Is Not So Large Dec. 12, 2013 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Liberals' Love-Hate Relationship with the Law Dec. 2, 2013 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Saudis and Israelis Know Best Nov. 25, 2013
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Israel's Vitality and Vulnerability Nov. 18, 2013 Discussing My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel by Ari Shavit Real Clear Politics PDF version
A Must-Read Book for Brokers of Mideast Peace Talks Oct. 27, 2013 Discussing Like Dreamers: The Story of the Israeli Paratroopers Who Reunited Jerusalem and Divided a Nation by Yossi Klein Halevi Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Path to Peace in the Holy Land Sept. 26, 2013 Defining Ideas PDF version
Israel Must Bring Ultra-Orthodox into the Fold Sept. 8, 2013 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Oversimplifying Israel June 11, 2013 Based on remarks delivered May 22, 2013, at the Center for the National Interest The National Interest PDF version
Incremental Goals Are Key in Kerry's Peace Quest May 20, 2013 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Much Rides on Obama's Visit to Israel Mar. 18, 2013 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Israelis Await New Government Amid Old Security Perils Jan. 4, 2013 Real Clear Politics PDF version
The Constitution and Globalization Aug./Sept. 2012 A review of Taming Globalization: International Law, the US Constitution, and the New World Order by Julian Ku and John Yoo Policy Review PDF version
Reconsidering the Arab Spring Apr./May 2012 A review of The Arab Awakening: America and the Transformation of the Middle East by Kenneth M. Pollack (et al.) Policy Review PDF version
A Misreading of Law and History on Preemptive Strikes Mar. 11, 2012 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Would a Military Strike Against Iran Be Legal? Mar. 4, 2012 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Peace Talks Stymied, But West Bank Progress Can Be Made Feb. 2, 2012 Real Clear Politics PDF version
Shawcross on Terror Feb./Mar. 2012 A review of Justice and the Enemy: From the Nuremberg Trials to Khalid Sheikh Muhammad, by William Shawcross Policy Review PDF version
The Gaza Flotilla and International Law Aug./Sept. 2011 Policy Review PDF version
Liberal Internationalism and Freedom June/July 2011 A review of Liberal Leviathan: The Origins, Crisis, and Transformation of the American World Order by G. John Ikenberry Policy Review PDF version
The Goldstone Mess Apr./May. 2011 A review of The Goldstone Report: The Legacy of the Landmark Investigation of the Gaza Conflict, edited by Adam Horowitz, Lizzy Ratner and Philip Weiss Policy Review PDF version
Truman, Reagan, and Bush Were Right Feb. 23, 2011 Pajamasmedia.com PDF version
Contemplating Egypt at the Herzliya Conference Feb. 11, 2011 Pajamasmedia.com PDF version
The Goldstone Report and International Law Aug./Sept. 2010 Policy Review PDF version
Going Backwards in Beirut Nov. 30, 2009 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Obama's Middle East Gambit Sept. 28, 2009 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Bibi's Choice July 13, 2009 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Downwind from Iran: Why They're Nervous in the Gulf Apr. 6, 2009 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Waltzing Among the Rockets Feb. 16, 2009 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Power Misdirected Fall 2008 The Hoover Digest PDF version
Bookends: 11/9 and 9/11 Fall 2008 A review of America Between the Wars‚ From 11/9 to 9/11: The Misunderstood Years Between the Fall of the Berlin Wall and the Start of the War on Terror by Derek Chollet and James Goldgeier, and The Return of History and the End of Dreams by Robert Kagan World Affairs PDF version
An Unfortunate Israeli Export Sept. 29, 2008 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Plans for Mideast Peace: UN Reform Needed for Palestinian Refugees Aug. 5, 2008 The Washington Times PDF version
Peaceless Aug./Sept. 2008 A review of The Much Too Promised Land: America's Elusive Search for Arab-Israeli Peace by Aaron David Miller Policy Review PDF version
Answering Edward Said June/July 2008 A review of Defending the West by Ibn Warraq Policy Review PDF version
After America: Fareed Zakaria's 'Post-American World' Apr. 30, 2008 The New York Sun
Fighting Jihad Apr./May 2008 A review of Faith, Reason, and the War against Jihadism by George Weigel Policy Review PDF version
The Iranian Threat Won't Just Go Away Mar. 18, 2008 The Jerusalem Report PDF version
Teaching The Federalist in South Korea Feb. 29, 2008 National Review Online PDF version
The Neocons and Iraq Feb. 16, 2008 The Wall Street Journal PDF version
Exceptionally American Feb./Mar. 2008 A review of God and Gold: Britain, America, and the Making of the Modern World by Walter Russell Mead Policy Review PDF version
Ehud Olmert's Israel Feb. 4, 2008 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Democracy at Home Oct. 22, 2007 A review of Democracy's Good Name: The Rise and Risks of the World's Most Popular Form of Government by Michael Mandelbaum The Weekly Standard PDF version
Vulgarizing the War Debate Aug./Sept. 2007 A review of The Matador's Cape: America's Reckless Response to Terror by Stephen Holmes Policy Review PDF version
War-Torn Democrats Aug./Sept. 2006 A review of With All Our Might: A Progressive Strategy for Defeating Jihadism and Defending Liberty, edited by Will Marshall, and The Good Fight: Why Liberals --- and Only Liberals --- Can Win the War on Terror and Make America Great Again by Peter Beinart Policy Review PDF version
Executive Muscle Jan. 15, 2006 A review of The Powers of War and Peace: The Constitution and Foreign Affairs after 9/11 by John Yoo The New York Post PDF version
Speaking Their Language Oct. 4, 2005 The Weekly Standard (online exclusive) PDF version
A Worthy War Critic Oct./Nov. 2005 A review of The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq by George Packer Policy Review PDF version
Eye on 2007: Kuwait's Women Prepare for Their First Election July 8, 2005 The Weekly Standard (online exclusive) PDF version
Liberty First, Democracy Later June 10, 2005 Haaretz PDF version
They've Kuwaited Long Enough May 4, 2005 The Weekly Standard (online exclusive) PDF version
Studying Islam, Strengthening The Nation Apr. 12, 2005 The Washington Post PDF version
Liberalism and Power 2004 In Beyond Paradise and Power, ed. Tod Lindberg (New York: Routledge) PDF version
Destructive Decision July 12, 2004 p. 9 The New York Sun PDF version
Political Paradoxes June 29, 2004 p. 10 The New York Sun PDF version
Demography and Security in Israel June 5, 2004 [This originally appeared in the June 14 issue under a title that inadvertently encouraged opinions about the issue at variance with the tone and argument of the article.] The Weekly Standard PDF version
The Case for the War in Iraq Apr. 16, 2004 Syndicated by Knight-Ridder as a Hoover Institution Weekly Essay The Stanford Daily News PDF version
Israel's House Divided Apr. 12/19, 2004 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Fukuyama in Tel Aviv Mar. 19, 2004 The Weekly Standard (online exclusive) PDF version
An Oasis: Kuwaiti Women Make Progress Mar. 3, 2004 National Review (online exclusive) PDF version
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors Mar. 1, 2004 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Reclash of Civilizations Feb. 15, 2004 The Boston Globe
The Liberal Arts in Kuwait Jan. 28, 2004 The Weekly Standard (online exclusive) PDF version
The Israeli Summit: Talking National Security in Herzliya Dec. 19, 2003 National Review (online exclusive) PDF version
Bush and the Liberal Tradition Nov. 14, 2003 Upfront, p. 15 The Jerusalem Post PDF version
Democracy in Kuwait July 11, 2003 The Weekly Standard (online exclusive) PDF version
What Hath Strauss Wrought June 2, 2003 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Hypocrisy at the UN Mar. 24, 2003 pp. 17-18 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Hamilton, Madison and Jay in Jerusalem Dec. 2, 2002 The Weekly Standard PDF version
Byron at Ground Zero Nov. 4, 2002 A review of Romantics at War: Glory and Guilt in the Age of Terrorism by George P. Fletcher pp. 31-37 The New Republic PDF version
The Good Fight May 10, 1999 pp. 20-21 The New Republic PDF version