Tunisia was not for the United States an important country in the way, let's say, Algeria was because of its gas, because of its size, because of its struggle against terrorism that sometimes turned bloody. Elliott Abrams algeriabloodycountry share on social
Enlightened despots are mythical creatures; real despots seem more interested in stealing money or installing their sons after them. Elliott Abrams creaturedespotenlighten Change image and share on social
Obviously, every dictator pays a great deal of attention to who is running the army. There's always a base right outside the capitol to protect the head of government. Elliott Abrams armyattentionbase Change image and share on social
For decades, the Arab states have seemed exceptions to the laws of politics and human nature. While liberty expanded in many parts of the globe, these nations were left behind, their 'freedom deficit' signaling the political underdevelopment that accompanied many other economic and social maladies. Elliott Abrams accompanyarabdecade share on social
Senator Kerry was fooled by Bashar al-Assad. Elliott Abrams assadbasharfool Change image and share on social
The United States should help strengthen nongovernmental humanitarian agencies working in Sudan so that they can handle an increased flow of aid. Elliott Abrams agencyaidflow Change image and share on social
The U.S. has the power to block all anti-Israel moves in the Security Council, not just some of them, and to do so without agreeing to unfair, damaging compromises. Elliott Abrams agreeantiblock Change image and share on social
It's not good for Israel to govern millions of Palestinians. Elliott Abrams goodgovernisrael Change image and share on social
Iran exports about 2.2 million barrels a day. Elliott Abrams barreldayexport Change image and share on social
Why are diplomatic cables secret at all? Elliott Abrams cablediplomaticsecret Change image and share on social