His own worst enemy

7 years ago

 President Trump today announced the US officially recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and initiated the process of…

What’s in store for Lebanon?

7 years ago

Apologies to Khulood Fahim, who prepared this piece in a timely way. It got stuck in my queue:  On November…

Wilting or protected?

7 years ago

No time to write this morning, but here is the video of yesterday's meeting I moderated on the treatment of…

Syrian motherhood and apple pie

7 years ago

Stefano De Mistura, the UN's negotiator for Syria, has been assiduously building "12 points" of commonality at his Geneva-based proximity…

Peace picks December 4 – 8

7 years ago

8th Annual Conference on Turkey | Monday, December 4 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Middle East Institute (held…

What’s wrong with the Atlantic Council report

7 years ago

I naturally agree with large parts of the Atlantic Council report on "Balkans Forward: A New US Strategy for the…

He knows a hawk from a handsaw

7 years ago

What more is there to say? The US President retweeting hate videos is just the latest unprecedented move towards whatever…

Violence won’t stop in Syria when war ends

7 years ago

I haven't had a moment to write today, but I did this video a few days ago for the Syria…

Peace picks November 27 – December 1

7 years ago

Private Sector Engagement in Afghanistan | Monday, November 27 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Center for Strategic and International…

Enjoy the family, bemoan the country

7 years ago

I've got a lot to be thankful for. Family members are responsible for this extraordinary new museum, this incredible piece…