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Dec 11, 2024, 9:24 PM

When Accusations of ‘Genocide’ Go Unchallenged

The world often rewards those who shout the loudest rather than those who anchor their claims on solid ground. In recent correspondence, this author encountered a Canadian critic who insisted on calling Israel’s actions in Gaza “genocide.” He made...

Dec 9, 2024, 1:09 AM

Balanced Weakness: The Path Forward in Syria

America needs a new strategic framework for Syria. Rather than backing winners, Washington must implement balanced weakness among competing forces. This approach prevents any single actor from dominating while strengthening US allies and securing vital interests. Damascus's fall creates...

Nov 22, 2024, 8:10 AM

Picking the Right Middle East Policy Makers

It’s 6:00 a.m. in Washington, DC, and the texts are already rolling in. Another question about a potential appointee for Middle East policy in the next administration. This time, it’s a suggestion for someone who’s spent their career on...

Dec 11, 2023, 10:23 PM

Global Leaders’ Doha Forum Dilemma

In the realm of international diplomacy, forums like the one held in Doha this weekend are seen as important. They bring together leaders and thinkers from around the world. But these gatherings are not just about what is said...

Oct 7, 2023, 5:06 PM

Silent Cries Amidst Invasion: Israel Must Eliminate Hamas

Saturday unfolds another chapter of Palestinian terror. In the haunting silence that follows yet another terrifying burst of gunfire, amidst the charred remains of a once peaceful kibbutz near the Gaza border, lies an emblem of innocence – a baby,...

Dec 25, 2019, 7:55 PM

A Likud Primary On Palestinian Defeat

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Member of Knesset and former Interior Minister Gideon Saar are focused on victory in Likud's leadership election tomorrow. Whoever wins, the day after their focus must pivot to Palestinian defeat. Unfortunately, tomorrow's Likud leadership elections...

Jan 19, 2017, 12:32 PM

(Fake) Advice for President-elect Trump from a Veteran Mideast Envoy

Although WikiLeaks has yet to release any hacked documents from President-elect Trump’s campaign or transition team, once the Donald becomes president you can bet Julian Assange will empty his vaults. When he does, don’t be surprised to find something...

Nov 16, 2015, 12:43 AM

What France Can Learn from Israel in Confronting Islamist Terror

As my French friends, colleagues, and acquaintances agonize over what is to be done in the aftermath of the Paris attacks, the best advice I can think of is to look at Israel. This tragedy was not “France’s 9/11.” Al-Qaeda effectively...

Sep 6, 2015, 3:14 PM

The Old Potomac Two Step

The White House is hell bent on achieving hegemonic equilibrium, or strategic parity, between Iran, the Gulf States (and Egypt) and Israel. The Obama administration, with Secretary of State John Kerry and Deputy National Security Advisor Benjamin Rhodes acting...

Jun 24, 2015, 10:38 AM

Pennsylvania Fights the Hypocritical Opprobrium of BDS

It has often been said that “a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes,” and so it is with the so-called Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement that targets and demonizes...

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Gregg Roman is Director of the Middle East Forum, a research center headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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