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Elliott Abrams discusses U.S. foreign policy, focusing on the Middle East and democracy and human rights.

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Will the Biden Administration Abandon Democracy in Venezuela?

Biden administration policy toward Venezuela has abandoned concern about democracy and human rights, instead placing oil prices, migration, and presidential politics above them. Will it change? Read More

Israel
Netanyahu's Invitation to Washington
The delay in inviting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Washington has been a foolish effort to intervene in Israeli politics while dangers in the Middle East have grown.
Israel
The Daily Interference in Israel's Internal Affairs
The Biden administration continues to interfere in Israel's internal debate over the role of the judiciary, most recently adding unfair criticism of how demonstrations are being handled by police.
Venezuela
U.S. Policy Toward Venezuela Takes a Body Blow
Biden administration policy toward Venezuela was based on negotiating regime political concessions in exchange for lifting sanctions. But repression is growing and the policy is failing.
  • Middle East and North Africa
    The Missing U.S. Ambassadors in the Middle East
    The United States may soon be without ambassadors in Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, the UAE, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. 
  • Israel
    The Biden Administration Ends Support for Research in the West Bank
    The Biden administration decision to bar U.S. support for Israeli research institutions in the West Bank achieves nothing for Palestinians or for U.S. policy goals.