While we use American power to fight hard for democracy against extremism on both left and right, our critics seem suspicious of any assertion of United States power or influence against any government or group that claims to be on the left. Elliott Abrams americanassertionclaim share on social
While all Alawites fear vengeance against their entire community should Assad fall, there are varying degrees of loyalty to the Assads. Elliott Abrams alawiteassadassads Change image and share on social
The ransoming of captives has been practiced by Jews for many centuries and has been regarded as a greater obligation than charity for the poor. Elliott Abrams captivecenturycharity Change image and share on social
Being an Arab leader has its rewards: the suite at the Waldorf-Astoria during the United Nations General Assembly, travel in your own plane, plenty of cash, even job security - whether kings, sheiks or presidents, with or without elections, most serve for life. Elliott Abrams arabassemblyastoria share on social
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned, it seems, to direct the Middle East policy of the Obama administration. Elliott Abrams administrationcondemndirect Change image and share on social
The U.A.E. is a firm ally of the United States and deserves better treatment than it received in the Dubai Ports World fiasco in 2006. Elliott Abrams allydeservedubai Change image and share on social
When a deeply sympathetic American president asks for concessions and compromises and appears able to cajole some from the Palestinians, which was the Clinton/Rabin and Bush/Sharon combination, Israel must respond. Elliott Abrams americanappearask share on social
In Jordan, where the prime minister is always a commoner, the king has announced some new reforms that would tend to move the country toward a more democratic system: Notably, the prime minister would emerge from the victorious political party, not from back room conversations in the royal palace. Elliott Abrams announcebackcommon share on social
The real crime of Hosni Mubarak is that he ruled for 30 years and left behind an Egypt where the Muslim Brotherhood is the single strongest player. Elliott Abrams brotherhoodcrimeegypt Change image and share on social
Fatah is a political party and movement, whose chairman is Mahmoud Abbas. Elliott Abrams abbaschairmanfatah Change image and share on social