David Ignatius's Blog, page 45

The barrier of fear is breaking in Belarus

The forced landing of a Ryanair flight in Belarus and the arrest of a dissident journalist shows that Lukashenko knows he's losing.

Biden learned from his predecessors’ mistakes in the Middle East — and probably saved lives

The gift of hindsight was crucial to the president's brokering of a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

MBS’s lawsuit against a Saudi spy threatens to spill secrets. The U.S. is considering whether to intervene.

The Biden administration, concerned about whether national security secrets could be spilled in a courtroom, may wade into a bitter dispute between a former Saudi intelligence official and the kingdom's crown prince.

Israel has no coherent strategy for the Palestinians. The U.S. should push for a reset.

Given the stakes, and the seemingly unending loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives, it’s irresponsible to talk about anything else.

The vicious cycle gets worse for the Israelis and Palestinians

This newest outbreak of violence comes at a dangerous moment of impotent leadership and diplomatic dead ends.

Middle East countries are learning to ‘build back better’

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iraq and other nations seem to have learned the limits of military power.

The wizards of Armageddon may be back

China’s accelerating nuclear program vexes American analysts.

Russia’s plot to control the Internet is no longer a secret

Valdimir Putin is seeking to install Russia's candidate at the head of a U.N. Internet governance board

Biden’s American Families Plan could rewrite American politics

Biden’s speech to Congress proposed an ambitious new formula for sharing America’s abundance.

Biden wants to rewrite America’s social contract. He’s right to try.

Biden’s speech to Congress proposed an ambitious new formula for sharing America’s abundance.