Pinochet took power in a 1973 military coup that the United States supported. Elliott Abrams coupmilitarypinochet Change image and 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
Elections matter, but how much they matter depends entirely on how free, open and fair they are. Elliott Abrams dependelectionfair Change image and share on social
Gadhafi's vicious regime has left Libya far worse than he found it on the day of his coup in 1969. Elliott Abrams badlycoupday Change image and share on social
The Pope is not a political figure. Elliott Abrams figurepoliticalpope Change image and share on social
Like all forms of collective security, multilateral sanctions require a unanimity rarely achieved in international politics. Elliott Abrams achievecollectiveform Change image and share on social
Why are diplomatic cables secret at all? Elliott Abrams cablediplomaticsecret Change image and share on social
The ultimate goal is to change Syria's behaviour on a variety of issues - on its interference in Lebanese internal affairs, on its support for Palestinian terrorist groups that oppose the Palestinian Authority, on, most importantly, acting as a land bridge between Iran and Hezbollah, where Hezbollah gets all its arms. Elliott Abrams actaffairarm share on social
The fake republics are goners; the monarchies have a fighting chance. That's my conclusion after a short visit to the Middle East and discussions with officials and analysts there. Elliott Abrams analystchanceconclusion 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