If Iran Cheats can Israel Still Strike?
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) An Israeli pre-emptive attack against Iranian nuclear facilities is theoretically still a reality. Will President Barack Obama again say to Israel “atem lo levad”…
The Iran Debate: The View from Congress
Last week I was privileged to speak with members of Congress and the their foreign policy experts as the deliberations and votes on The Iran Deal were taking place. My…
The Price President Obama Will Demand from Israel for Increased Military Aid After the JCPOA
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) To the president, this deal is not so much about nuclear weapons. It’s about the president’s outreach to the Muslim people as articulated in…
The Speech Jack Lew Should Have Given
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) Lew should have offered comments that conform with a realistic view of Iran and the Middle East. The simple fact is this: No administration…
Is there Anything the Iranians Could Do that Would Upset President Obama?
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post.) The administration’s fear of provoking actions while the nuclear negotiations are ongoing is interpreted by Iran not as pragmatism, but as an invitation to…
The President’s Best Approach with Congress
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post.) Congress and the American people want reassurance that our negotiators aren’t giving away the store just to get an agreement. Negotiations that began 12…
Is There Anyone Who is Not in Favor of a Peaceful Resolution with Iran?
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post.) Israel’s policy is still ‘two states for two peoples.’ According to a recent poll, 68 percent of Americans are in favor of using a…
The Aftermath of the Speech
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post.) Obama’s negotiators and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi are either ignorant of this or choose to ignore it, so as not to interfere with…
The Constitutional Obligation of Congress to Shape American Foreign Policy
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post.) A deal with Iran will trigger nuclear proliferation in the Sunni world, exponentially increasing the possibility of nuclear material ending up in the hands…
The US-Israel Relationship: Senate Retreat on the Iran Sanctions
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) Israel is an important factor, but not the primary reason for this legislation. I recently returned from two days of meetings and briefings with…