Anne W. Patterson: “Transitions to democracy are difficult and long, that there will be reverses and surprises along the way.”

Our differences with Russia, Iran, and the Assad regime are very substantial, but the benefits of ending this conflict are even greater.

Polling data stretching back many decades have consistently reflected Egyptian mistrust of U.S. policy and intentions in Egypt and in the region.

There is no military solution to this conflict.

Although we continue to believe that there is time and space for a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear program, as the President has said, all options remain on the table.