Pulling back now won’t absolve American involvement in Yemen. Trevor Thrall criticizes the Obama administration for its very belated reduction in support for the war on Yemen.

Who will win the contest for Trump’s Iran policy? Daniel DePetris warns Trump against listening to Iran hawks.

Trump goes all in with the settlers. Paul Pillar objects to Trump’s response to UNSCR 2334.

Kerry’s speech greeted by collective shrug in Arab world. The New York Timesreports on the lukewarm reception of Kerry’s speech on Israel and Palestine