 Friedman - Israel
 The New York Times
BIbi Trump and Donald Netanyahu - -
They both see the world’s problems as opportunities to cement their hold on power.
By Thomas L. Friedman
Iran - Revolutionary Guards
The New York Times
Trump designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards as foreign terrorist group - -
The designation is the first one by the United States against part of a foreign government. The Pentagon and C.I.A. oppose the move, citing risks to Americans.
By Edward Wang & Eric Schmitt
Analysis
The Foreign Affairs
Israel and Hamas need each other - -
And a New Round of Conflict Won’t Change That
By Aaron David Miller
 News Analysis
The Foreign Policy
Trump's Iran policy is 'untethered to history' - -
Veteran diplomat William Burns on the U.S. president, Putin, Iraq, and the “militarization” of American diplomacy.
By Robbie Gramer
 Opinions
The New York Times
The implicit punishment of daring to go to college when poor - -
A documentary to be screened on Capitol Hill next month, in which I am featured, chronicles the experience of low-income students navigating college admissions.
By Enoch Jermmott
 Israel - Election
The Christian Science Monitor
In Israeli election, a scramble for swing voters. Who are they - -
Guns or butter? To outsiders, it may seem Israel’s elections turn on security. But Israel’s Mr. Security, Benjamin Netanyahu, may be vulnerable among swing voters worried about economic opportunity.
By Joshua Mitnick
 Opioid - Purpose - Rehab
The New York Times
want to reduce Opioid deaths ? get people the medications they need - -
Drugs like buprenorphine could sharply curb the nation’s opioid overdose crisis. But federal laws make it difficult for people who need such medications to get them.
By The Editorial Board
News Analysis
The New Republic
A foreign policy without war or corporate power - -
To make progress in America, the left needs a coherent international agenda.
By Greg Grandin
 Energy - Innovations
The National Review
How natural gas transforms the U.S. economy - -
Guess what: Energy production is getting better and cleaner, and not as a result of the fiat of some central-planning committee.
By Kevin D. Williamson
Analysis
The New Republic
The Christianization of U.S. foreign policy - -
Behind President Trump's Twitter theatrics, there's a growing theme to American diplomacy.
By Kathryn Joyce
 Israel - Golan Heights
The Foreign Policy
Dennis Ross: Trump's Golan giveaway 'makes it harder' to achieve peace - -
The president gave away much and got nothing in return, longtime U.S. diplomat says.
By Robert Gramer
 Economy - Vision
The Economist
The vision found needs more governance - -
A $100bn bet has become a giant problem in transparency and accountability
By Print Edition
 U.S. - Southern Border
The Christian Science Monitor
Is there a U.S. border crisis ? depends on how you measure it - -
There's no shortage of statistics being tossed around about migration along the U.S. southern border. We thought we'd share some charts so you can make up your own mind about what's happening.
By Henry Gass
 Israel - Internal Affairs
The New York Times
Israel is on the brink of disaster. Trump just made things worse - -
Israel’s right-wing leaders are reading signals from Washington as a green light.
By Michael J. Koplow
 Authoritarianism - Hope of Better
The Christian Science Monitor
In age of authoritarian, the world sees glimmers of hope - -
Globally, we’re seeing rising threats to democracy. But we’re also seeing the demand for accountability and civil rights gaining momentum, challenging autocracy
By Clarence Leong
 Analysis
The New York Times
Getting real about rural America --
Nobody knows how to reverse the heartland’s decline.
By Paul Krugman
 Essay
The Washington Post
The strongmen strike back - -
Authoritarianism has reemerged as the greatest threat to the liberal democratic world — a profound ideological, as well as strategic, challenge. And we have no idea how to confront it.
By Robert Kagan
 Human Rights - Iran
The New York Times
Her crime? Defending women's rights in Iran - -
Nasrin Sotoudeh was sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes for defending women who removed their head scarves.
By The Editorial Board
 Turkey -- Future
The New York Times
Turkey enters reccessin, a blow fpr Erdlgan as elections near - -
Turkish government figures show two consecutive quarters of declining growth amid falling investor confidence, shrinking investment and rising prices.
By Carlotta Gall
 Analysis
The Christian Science Monitor
In a polorizing world, signs that the center may rally - -
What is a centrist? It sounds desirable amid a heated political moment. But centrism’s definition and practicality all depend on where you are standing.
By Peter Ford
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Opinions
The New York Times
Iran should reconcile with America - -
Isn’t it time to abandon the policies that have kept the people of Iran and the United States apart since 1979?
By Brian H. Hook
Analysis
The Christian Science Monitor
World politics in the age of deceptively easy answers - -
The idea that solutions to the complex problems facing democracies may require time often doesn't resonate. That’s boosting an appetite for “quick fixes.”
By Ned Temko
Climate Change - Small Farms
The New Republic
Climate Change & the death of the small farm - -
The catastrophic flooding in the Midwest is forcing more farmers to consider a stark choice: quit or consolidate.
By Emily Atkin
 Israel - Golan Heights
The National Review
Pompeo casts Golan Heights move a rejection of conventional wisdom - -
After announcing the historic decision via Twitter, Trump was immediately criticized for making an impulsive decision that might provide a pretext for other countries with territorial ambitions to act aggressively.
By Jack Crowe
 Iran - U.S. Sanctions
The New York Times
As U.s. tightens Iran sanctions, militant groups & political allies feel the pain - -
Iran’s financial crisis, exacerbated by American sanctions, appears to be undermining its support for militant groups and political allies who bolster Iranian influence in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and elsewhere
By Ben Hobbard
 Analysis
The Foreign Policy
America's Islamophobia is forged at the pulpit - -
White evangelicals’ apocalyptic fantasies are driving U.S. policy.
By Christopher Stroop
 Insects
The Economist
Is insectgeddon imminent ?
Not yet. But precautions are needed
By Print Edition
 Egypt & Human Rights
The Washington Post
; It's completely on congress': Human Rights activists urge U.S. lawmakers to scrutinize Egypt - -
Under the newly amended constitution, he would be eligible for two more six-year terms after his second is up in 2022. The amendments would also designate the military the “guardian and protector” of Egypt.
By Emily Tamkin
 Analysis
Foreign Policy
Medi's Middle East deals snub Iran - -
India's newly aggressive strategy puts Gulf money and Israeli weapons first.
By Harsh V. Pant & Hassan Alhassan
 Trump - Netanyahu
The Christian Science Monitor
Trump - Netanyahu: true bromance, or marriage of convenience ? - -
President Trump has expressed affection for several world leaders but seems to share more than just mutual interests with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu. What has made their relationship so durable?
By Howard LaFranchi
U.S. Education - Middle East
The Foreign Affairs
Is there a future for American universities in the Middle East ? - -
Why the U.S. Model is More Important Than Ever
By Lisa Anderson
Analysis
The New Republic
How to end endless war - -
The case against American military supremacy
By Stephen Wertheim
 Israel - Golan Heights
The Foreign Policy
Israel's occupation of the Golan Heights is illigal and dangerous - -
A recent article argued the Golan should remain Israeli forever. That would reward aggression and set a dangerous international precedent.
By Nizar Ayoub & Aaron Southlea
 Analysis
The National Review
The world is becoming more like Israel - -
Nation-states are making a comeback against transnational integration
By Vance Serchuk
 Turkey & Human Rights
The Foreign Policy
The geography of Gulenism in Turkey - -
As trials against the Gulen movement wrap up, a look at how deep its influence really was.
By Tugba Bozcag
Aging Population
The Washington Post
Why Americans must rise to the challenge of an aging population - -
As ancient societies knew, we have much to learn from our elders
By Christopher M. Bellitto
 Iran - Final Frontier
The Foreign Policy
Iran is Mastering the final Frontiers - -
Tehran’s military is advancing ever farther into outer space—and the threat is bigger than Washington is letting on.
By Kevin Lim & Gil Baram
 America & Foreign Policy
The Foreign Policy
America's polarization is a foreign policy problem too - -
The fact that Democrats and Republicans hate each other is making the United States weaker.
By Stephen M. Walt
Geopolitics
The Economist
This time, the winners could be Africans themselves - -
This time, the winners could be Africans themselves
By Print Edition
 Farming - Elephants
The Christian Science Monitor
Problem with elephants? call the beekeeper - -
Recovery of species can come with unexpected challenges. In Uganda, rebounding elephants are trampling crops. Local farmers have found a surprising solution that keeps the beasts at bay and turns a bit of profit.
By John Okot
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