Barbara A. Leaf: “If we are seen to be pushed out by this collection of a militia-affiliated actors in Iraq, we are going to lose critical…”

The Biden administration has declined to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state and has stated that a Palestinian state should be established through, quote, 'direct negotiations between the parties involved in the conflict.'

Yes, I fully support Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks and strongly condemn these attacks, no matter where they come from.

It's a recipe for chronic instability and insecurity across a widening arc of territory that is home to nearly 70 million people.

The administration's commitment to reducing regional tensions, banking the fires of conflict, building deep partnerships based on an affirmative agenda, and demonstrating the value of a sustained partnership with the United States remains…