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Elliott Abrams discusses U.S. foreign policy, focusing on the Middle East and democracy and human rights.

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The Spanish Inquisition, Part Two

by Elliott Abrams May 17, 2024

Spain, a country where antisemitic attitudes are the highest in Western Europe, is taking the lead in trying to deprive Israel of the arms it needs to defend itself. Read More

Russia
Kara-Murza's Courage is a Message to All of Us
Vladimir Kara-Murza's courageous words this week in a Moscow courtroom remind us of the value of liberty and the need to defend it.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams August 1, 2023 Pressure Points
Israel
Netanyahu's Invitation to Washington
The delay in inviting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Washington has been a foolish effort to intervene in Israeli politics while dangers in the Middle East have grown.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 17, 2023 Pressure Points
Israel
The Daily Interference in Israel's Internal Affairs
The Biden administration continues to interfere in Israel's internal debate over the role of the judiciary, most recently adding unfair criticism of how demonstrations are being handled by police.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 12, 2023 Pressure Points
  • Venezuela
    U.S. Policy Toward Venezuela Takes a Body Blow
    Biden administration policy toward Venezuela was based on negotiating regime political concessions in exchange for lifting sanctions. But repression is growing and the policy is failing.
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 10, 2023 Pressure Points
  • Middle East and North Africa
    The Missing U.S. Ambassadors in the Middle East
    The United States may soon be without ambassadors in Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, the UAE, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. 
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 5, 2023 Pressure Points