In most cases, cables are marked secret not because the U.S. requires it but because those speaking to us - the foreign leaders across the table - do. They are not keeping secrets from us, but from two other groups: their enemies and their subjects. Elliott Abrams cablecaseenemy share on social
There is no way around the contradictions and dangers inherent in Israel's decision to free over 1,000 prisoners in order to liberate Gilad Shalit. Elliott Abrams 000contradictiondanger Change image and share on social
Can Israelis be wistful? It is not the characteristic we usually associate with them; more typically they are said to be tough, sweet, angry, thoughtful, demanding - not wistful. Elliott Abrams angryassociatecharacteristic Change image and share on social
The Pope is not a political figure. Elliott Abrams figurepoliticalpope Change image and share on social
Why are diplomatic cables secret at all? Elliott Abrams cablediplomaticsecret Change image and share on social
A great nation like the United States has many and varied interests, and we need both to do business with tyrants and to engage constantly in multilateral diplomacy. Elliott Abrams businessconstantlydiplomacy Change image and share on social
For 22 years, Bandar bin Sultan was Saudi Arabia's influential, irrepressible ambassador in Washington. Elliott Abrams ambassadorarabiabandar Change image and share on social
When freedom of the press is threatened, the United States should be leading efforts to protect it. Elliott Abrams effortfreedomlead Change image and share on social
It is a keen measure of the fall of American influence in the region when a Palestinian leader responds to intense American pressure to go to the negotiating table by waiting to see if Arab League foreign ministers will let him take that step. Elliott Abrams americanarabfall share on social
You can easily see why the experience of Jews would be helpful if you're looking to get action on religious persecution. Elliott Abrams actioneasilyexperience Change image and share on social
