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Leslie H. Gelb is President Emeritus of the Council of Foreign Relations, a former New York Times columnist and correspondent, and a former senior State and Defense Department official.
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The Real Reason Obama Did the Iran Deal
THE BIG PLAYThe U.S. allows Tehran to keep its nuclear program with the secret hope that America’s foe will become a friend.

America’s Losing Russia Strategy
ResetConfronting Putin isn’t enough to restore peace on Russia’s borders. What’s needed is Détente Plus.

Obama’s Iran Nuke Deal: Winners & Losers
Reality CheckThe pragmatists are triumphant for the moment, but the hawks are circling.

GOP Hates Obama More Than a Nuclear Iran
SELFISHBy telling Tehran not to negotiate with the president of the United States, the party threatens America’s status as global superpower.

Time for Obama to Cut a Deal with Assad
Looking for Mr. Good WarIf the administration does not come up with a clear plan to defeat the jihadis and end the Syrian war, Congress should not sign on to it.

Obama’s Last Foreign Policy Chance
Survival at StakeThe failure of Obama or Biden to show up in Paris made clear that most of the president’s team can’t be trusted to conduct U.S national security policy and must be replaced—at once.

Obama, Heal Thyself
Mirror, MirrorAn old pro decodes the blind quotes and leaks surrounding the turmoil in the White House foreign policy team.

There’s Only One Way to Beat ISIS
The Obama administration has pulled together a coalition as ineffectual as it is unwilling. It’s time to join up with the forces, however unsavory, that can do the job.

Digging Out of Our Stupid Sh*t Policy
Expletive RatedThere’s a lot of trash talk at the top (Obama, Hillary, McCain) about what to do in the Middle East. Unfortunately it reflects shoddy leadership at every level.

Surviving the Mideast Madness
Threat AssessmentThe Muslim world’s turned upside down. Washington must forge new alliances to meet the jihadi challenge. One of its partners should be Iran.
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