The way for the Palestinians to get a state is to go ahead and build it.

There are examples of fraternal dictatorships, or one, anyway: the passing of power from Fidel to Raul Castro.

After 9/11, we did see Palestinian terrorism in the context of all terrorism.

Al Qaeda's message that violence, terrorism and extremism are the only answer for Arabs seeking dignity and hope is being rejected each day in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain and throughout the Arab lands.

The Obama administration rarely demonstrated the ability to shift gears and change policy in its first year. Even in the face of historic events such as the continuing demonstrations against Iran's regime, it stuck devotedly to prior plans.

What does 'politicizing intelligence' mean? Using intel, or more often, partial intel, to produce an effect in line with White House policies rather than giving a full picture of a particular situation.

Elections matter, but how much they matter depends entirely on how free, open and fair they are.