Dan Shapiro

It Plays Well in Tel Aviv, But How Does It Play in Peoria?

Dr. Charles G. Cogan | Posted 05.21.2012

Dr. Charles G. Cogan

As an inveterate reader of the New York Times, I woke up on the morning of May 18th to learn that planning for an attack on Iran has been done already...

Confessions of a Pinkwasher

Yoav Sivan | Posted 02.14.2012

Yoav Sivan

Sarah Schulman's article "Israel and Pinkwashing" contributes to an unrelenting focus on a useless question: is Israel more pro-gay or more anti-Palestinian?

The Most Anti-Israel President Ever?

Steve Sheffey | Posted 09.20.2011

Steve Sheffey

We're going to hear again and again from Republicans about how President Obama is supposedly not strong on Israel. But President Obama has provided more security assistance to Israel than any president in history.

Constructive Ambiguity Is Back in Middle East Peace Process

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 05.25.2011

Daoud Kuttab

Something is happening with the Middle East conflict, but it is hard to say what. A breakthrough appears to be at hand, though all the parties still seem to be clinging to their traditional positions.

Washington Sets A New Tone As It Engages In Mideast Charm Offensive

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 05.25.2011

Daoud Kuttab

The US Middle East policy appears to be slowly but gradually changing. US officials are beginning a charm offensive following a successful four-day tour in the region for the new secretary of state.