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Israel: Obama's next moment?
Obama went to Egypt to pursue Muslim World Engagement. Now he should go to Israel to pursue Jewish World Engagement.
By Daniel Brumberg | March 25, 2010; 01:36 PM ET | Comments (11)
Analytical warfare in Tehran and Washington
Who's right about U.S. policy in Iran? The No Appeasement Group or the Talk Already Group?
By Daniel Brumbeg | February 26, 2010; 04:38 PM ET | Comments (0)
Dawn of a new republic in Iran?
On Feb. 11, democratic opposition leaders will try to discredit, isolate and shame regime's hardliners.
By Daniel Brumberg | February 9, 2010; 12:53 PM ET | Comments (1)
Defying Middle East autocrats
Ways to mitigate the sectarian, ideological and religious strife that autocrats count on to sustain a clenched fist.
By Daniel Brumberg | January 13, 2010; 04:19 PM ET | Comments (0)
The struggle for Obama's soul
The choices Obama makes will surprise those who appear so sure that this president has embraced their truths.
By Daniel Brumberg | December 19, 2009; 11:30 AM ET | Comments (3)
A long exit from Afghanistan
Afghanistan's majority Pashtun population have the capacity and motivation to resist the central government.
By Daniel Brumberg | December 4, 2009; 10:06 AM ET | Comments (11)
Adrift in Cairo: Is U.S. watching?
Egypt is adrift, but a new generation has a fresh vision that transcends old ideological, social and religious divides.
By Daniel Brumberg | November 12, 2009; 06:03 PM ET | Comments (44)
Taking the long view in Afghanistan
Security problems Afghanistan poses for itself, the region, and the world will always resist one-dimensional solutions.
By Daniel Brumberg | October 21, 2009; 03:18 PM ET | Comments (18)
How to Help The Iranian People
Only by denying regime legitimacy can opposition hope to compel Iran's rulers to retreat from drive for absolute power.
By Daniel Brumberg | October 8, 2009; 02:54 AM ET | Comments (4)
Engaging the World Anew
The recent course of the Obama administration's diplomacy amply demonstrates that strategic engagement is worth pursuing.
By Daniel Brumberg | September 11, 2009; 01:28 PM ET | Comments (3)
Iraq the Sequel: Now Playing in Afghanistan
Post-election confusion could lead to violence. As in Iraq, U.S. cannot stay and cannot go.
By Daniel Brumberg | August 24, 2009; 05:23 PM ET | Comments (8)
Cleric's Defiance a Breach of Faith?
After Rafsanjani's defiant sermon, Iran's political family is now irrevocably divided. Which clerics are in control?
By Daniel Brumberg | July 25, 2009; 12:49 PM ET | Comments (1)
Talking to Iran AND Supporting Democracy
The current situation in Iran reminds me of the Polish Communist Party's 1981 crackdown on Solidarity.
By Daniel Brumberg | July 10, 2009; 03:04 PM ET | Comments (4)
U.S. Can't Act or Speak Alone
U.S. should join world leaders in an international show of support for the rights and dignity of the Iranian people.
By Daniel Brumberg | June 20, 2009; 08:55 AM ET | Comments (5)
Death of the Islamic Republic in 5 Acts
The Islamic Republic of Iran is dying a sad, angry death. In its place, we will probably get the "Islamic Government" of Iran.
By Daniel Brumberg | June 16, 2009; 12:50 AM ET | Comments (5)
Obama in Cairo: Promoting a Culture of Responsibility
Obama's greatest challenge is to show Muslims and non-Muslims that peace and reform are inextricably bound together.
By Daniel Brumberg | June 1, 2009; 02:34 PM ET | Comments (11)
Obama's Cairo-Muslim Strategy
The administration will subordinate a wider discussion of U.S.-Muslim relations to a narrower focus on security issues.
By Daniel Brumberg | May 19, 2009; 01:11 PM ET | Comments (5)
Syria: Caution and Bravado
A Syrian-Israeli peace deal would transform the Middle East. But none of the players are ready to pay Syria's price.
By Daniel Brumberg | May 9, 2009; 10:55 AM ET | Comments (0)
Faith, Politics and Swine Flu in the Middle East
Nonsensical faith-based responses in Egypt, Israel show the folly of replacing science with religion.
By Dan Brumberg | May 1, 2009; 03:22 PM ET | Comments (10)
Who Has Leverage? Iran or Israel?
Linking Palestinian-Israeli peacemaking to the vague goal of "keeping Iran at bay" puts Tehran in the driver's seat.
By Daniel Brumberg | April 24, 2009; 02:46 PM ET | Comments (11)
A Difficult and Dangerous Chess Game
Watch for efforts by Egypt and its Arab allies to deflect Iran's influence by supporting like-minded groups.
By Daniel Brumberg | April 19, 2009; 02:35 PM ET | Comments (0)
Obama in Turkey: Praise or Tough Love?
The U.S. must convince its Western allies to seriously consider bringing Turkey into the EU.
By Daniel Brumberg | April 13, 2009; 10:04 AM ET | Comments (1)
Post-War Iraq as Mideast Mediator
Stability in Iraq could lead to better relations between U.S. and Iran. Here's how.
By Daniel Brumberg | March 27, 2009; 11:16 AM ET | Comments (0)
Obama's Overtures to Iran
For Iran, making peace with the U.S. would involve relinquishing a central tenet of the Islamic revolution.
By Daniel Brumberg | March 20, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (1)
Leaderless in Pakistan
Real Democracy is the message that Washington must send Pakistan's leaders.
By Daniel Brumberg | March 16, 2009; 11:33 AM ET | Comments (2)
