Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The US record on humanitarian intervention to stop or prevent mass killings is consistent with that of the international community. Nations naturally follow their own interests; even in this globalized world, mass killings happen in faraway places and generally don't involve vital US interests.
Once atrocities begin, sanctions, tough rhetoric or political isolation will not work. If the international community wants to stop mass killings, use of force is the only effective action.
The former secretary of state was funny, irreverent, and determined to broker peace.
It’s about managing oil prices, bread prices, and strategic partnerships.
Ironies abound in the current Ukraine crisis. And surely one of the cruelest is this: Even as President Joe Biden's administration stands up for Ukraine in the face of Russia's aggression and preaches the values of democracy and freedom, it is under increasing pressure to make nice and cut deals with authoritarians.
Perhaps Bennett seriously believes that by refraining from attacking Putin head-on, he'll maintain his putative role as an honest broker and mediator.
Much has been done – and rightly so – regarding closer security cooperation between Israel and key Gulf countries, especially with Bahrain.
Unfortunately, prospects for success in all four of these areas are limited. Domestic politics limit the administration's flexibility, and it's hard to imagine even the best deterrence and diplomacy strategy producing stable end states.
The thaw between Israel and Gulf States is rare welcome news in the region. But don’t expect America’s perpetual Iran headache to ease up.
The Israeli prime minister visited the United Arab Emirates this week, highlighting a number of current realities.
