In Defense of Jake Sullivan
by Jacob Heilbrunn

As the administration deals with a welter of crises, Jake Sullivan is displaying, more often than not, something that has been in markedly short supply in recent decades—prudence and realism about American interests and power. Read it here.

The Hamas War Is Far More Dangerous to Israel Than the Yom Kippur War
by Henri J. Barkey

At stake in the conflict is nothing less than Israel's political legitimacy. Read it here.

The Case For A Full Israeli Victory over Hamas in Gaza
by Lawrence J. Haas

Those concerned about human rights and those seeking peace should be rooting for Israel’s full-scale destruction of Hamas. Read it here.

Washington’s Willful Blind Spot on China
by Paul Heer

The biggest obstacle to American understanding of China appears to be Washington’s seeming determination to misunderstand Beijing—rather than grant any credibility and legitimacy to its strategic outlook and goals. Read it here.

America Can Still Rise to the Occasion Amid a Crisis
by Ahmed Charai

The latest Israel-Palestine conflict offers America the opportunity to reaffirm its leadership and present a new vision. Read it here.