Trump Takes a Wrecking Ball to the Middle East Status Quo
A diplomatic coup de main or more Trumpian madness? A strategic move like Trump’s threatened tariffs for…
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Michael Oren is an American-Israeli diplomat, essayist, historian, novelist, and politician. He is a former ambassador to the United States.
What Now Is the Goal of This War?
After the Casablanca Conference in 1943, the Allies—the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union—committed…
A Victory of Historic Proportions
Critics of Israel’s conduct of the war, both left-wing and right, have pointed out its…
Failure for the State, Victory for the Society
Outgoing President Joe Biden has described the hostage deal as a great diplomatic achievement. President-elect…
The Hostage Deal is the Price of Israel’s Failures
Israel is on the brink of striking a deal with Hamas. After more than a…
Jimmy Carter: A Jewish Tragedy
Among many other time-tested attributes, the Jewish people have a long memory. Aid us in…
From the Archives: The Shared Roots of Hanukkah and Christmas
Though many of the most famous Christmas songs—”White Christmas,” “Silver Bells,” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed…
Lawrence of Syria
Sixty-two years ago, cinemas were filled with audiences watching the epic film Lawrence of Arabia. Although…
Diplomacy of Peace at Any Price
Last month, as Syrian rebels advanced on Damascus, the United States, Great Britain, Germany, and…
Guest Post: Creating Worlds with Words
Twice a week, Dr. Michael Oren and I get together to record a new podcast…