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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 United Nations General Assembly Votes to Remove Jews from Jerusalem's Old City

by Elliott Abrams September 19, 2024

The most recent UN General Assembly resolution on Israel and the Palestinians is a radical strike at Israel and would push Jews out of the Old City of Jerusalem. Read More

Iran
Did the “Maximum Pressure” Campaign Against Iran Fail?
Iran's reserves fell in 2020 to a startlingly low $4 billion, suggesting that the "maximum pressure" campaign was succeeding.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 12, 2021 Pressure Points
Latin America
Democratic Socialists of America Embraces Maduro Dictatorship
The Abandonment of Democracy in Venezuela
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 5, 2021 Pressure Points
Colombia
Why Won't Biden Call Duque?
An American Ally is Given the Cold Shoulder
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams June 22, 2021 Pressure Points
  • Israel
    Christians and Israel
    A broad group of U.S. Christian leaders reaches out to Israel's new government
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams June 17, 2021 Pressure Points
  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
    Can Democracy Help Solve The Problem of Gaza?
    What would happen if Palestinian politics were revived?
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams June 15, 2021 Pressure Points