When Interests and Values Collide in Middle East Policy
{Previously published in The Hill} Advancing a country’s foreign policy interests usually means coming to terms with the inherent contradictions…
It’s Time for the US to Swap Carrots for Sticks in the Middle East
America’s choices in the Middle East continue to challenge the best of our foreign policy experts. There are no easy…
A Year Later, Failure of Iran Nuclear Deal is Clearer Than Ever
(Previously published on Forward.com) Dr. Eric R. Mandel is the director of MEPIN™. He regularly briefs Congress on issues related…
Legitimizing Iran: The US Administration’s Middle East Agenda
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post.) The time is now for Congress to act, to assert its constitutional responsibility regarding…
Will Senate Democrats take Violations of the Iran Deal Seriously?
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) Will Democratic senators and members of the House follow their consciences and defend American…
Iranian Transgressions and Ongoing Palestinian Terrorism
Today’s VLOG asks two questions: The first: Is there any Iranian violation or transgression of the JCPOA or of long-standing…
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…
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…
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 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…