In a rare bit of good news from the Middle East, U.S. forces in Syria and Iraq are seeing their first real respite after months of relentless attacks. Iran has tentatively reined in its proxies and reduced its own risk…

The U.S. wants an entity that requires terrorists be paid for killing Israelis to rule post-war Gaza. Last month, the International Court of Justice—prompted by South Africa—issued an interim ruling on the accusation that Israel is committing genocide in its…

In a World in Crisis, Balancing U.S. Priorities is an Imperative Rapprochement between Armenia and Azerbaijan may be on the horizon. On February 28, it was reported that Germany hosted the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan for two days…

What is next for Gaza? With or without a hostage deal, the best hope for peace depends on continuing along the path endorsed by President Biden after Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack: destroy Hamas’s military and governance capabilities, prevent its ability to threaten Israel again, and deal a defeat to Iran’s “axis of resistance.” Such hopes won’t be realized by military means alone.…