Sincere thanks to @foreignaffairs.com for publishing my latest, “How to Solve Gaza’s Hamas Problem” @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social www.foreignaffairs.com/guest-pass/r...

My latest for the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social, “Israel’s Gaza City operation will leave it more isolated. It’s time for a course correction.” www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...

Thanks to @bloomberg.com for having me on today to discuss the Israeli decision to expand operations to Gaza City. m.youtube.com/watch?v=85CP... @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social

Great to join @msnbc.com yesterday afternoon for a chance to talk about the latest on Iran. www.msnbc.com/weekends-wit... @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social

I appreciated the opportunity to join @npr.org Morning Edition and @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social to discuss the Israel-Iran ceasefire, what comes next, and long-term challenges. www.npr.org/2025/06/24/n... @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social

Thanks to the @bostonglobe.com for publishing my latest piece, “After US strikes on Iran, a narrow path to diplomacy” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/23/o...

My, and my @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social colleagues’, early reaction to Trump’s strike on Iran and what comes next…. An important note not in my piece: anyone who tells you they *know* what happens next or how this ends is someone you should promptly ignore. www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...

My latest for the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social “If diplomacy and Israel’s efforts fall short, Trump should bomb Fordow to end the war” www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...

Thanks to @politico.com for asking me to join their expert commentary on what happens if the US bombs Iran. @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/magazin...

Appreciated the opportunity to join @ctvnews-rss.bsky.social again to talk about the latest re Israel, Iran, and possible US involvement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkm1...

“For many Iranian leaders an Iran without a nuclear weapon… is an existential threat to the survival of the regime itself. Many Iranian leaders believe that a nuclear weapon ultimately provides them stability and protection, just as it has for North Korea….” www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...

Initial thoughts on 🇮🇱’s strikes on 🇮🇷 from myself and friends and colleagues at the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...

Thanks to CNA for having me on to discuss Israel’s strikes on Iran tonight, what it means, and what comes next. @ACMideast @AtlanticCouncil www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmv5...

The potential of an 🇮🇱 strike is first about increasing pressure on 🇮🇷 (mirrored diplomatically by today's IAEA vote). But don't expect it until after POTUS decides diplomacy can't succeed. I.e. the threat needs to be real but 🇮🇱 is unlikely to strike w/o 🇺🇸 acquiescence. www.nytimes.com/article/isra...

Bottom line from the 5th round of talks today: both the U.S. and Iran view there’s a potential for success and thus enough reason to continue talking. Ahead of the talks I spoke with @cnn.com about where we are in the negotiations. video.snapstream.net/Play/7Xdo2jo...

The latest from me: “Trump can’t afford to simply revive Obama‘s nuclear deal” @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...

Thanks to @washingtonpost.com for the chance to provide some thoughts on the resumption of the war in Gaza and what comes next. “The default is going to be an Israeli military occupation of Gaza. There’s nothing that says Hamas is ready for a new deal immediately, or that the Israelis are ready…/1

Whether you support diplomacy with Iran or not, it’s hard to imagine a worse idea than Russia being a mediator between the U.S. and Iran. Russia has been among Iran’s best allies. It’s like asking your bully to mediate between you and his close friend. 🤦‍♂️ t.co/1nAClDbCyd

Following POTUS & KING Abdullah mtg, I spoke w/ @nytimes.com. Part of my reaction, “But now you have a U.S. president who has threatened actions that would add kerosene to an already burning fire.” My full comments & the story here www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/u...

This comes after Hamas announced it was suspending releases. That said, there’s reason for concern that “all hell” could endanger hostages lives and forcing 🇪🇬 & 🇯🇴 to take Gazans (which he reiterated) could lead to more violence & threats to 🇮🇱… from last week… www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...

“Trump is serious about shaking up the Middle East, even if his Gaza plan isn’t”…. My latest on how to think about the plan President Trump launched for Gaza last night. www.atlanticcouncil.org?p=823728&pre... @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social

Admittedly I didn’t have “the US will take over the Gaza Strip on my bingo card last night. Thanks to the @financialtimes.com for asking me to provide a few thoughts on @potus’s comments. t.co/sqyelLehMK

Some thoughts from me on today’s meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. www.wsj.com/world/middle...

Israel and Hamas are poised to finalize a ceasefire and hostage deal. Read about my and my @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social colleagues’ analysis on the implications, opportunities, and challenges ahead in our latest Experts React. www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...

“Will Trump Strike Iran or Strike A Deal?” My latest in @ForeignPolicy seeks to answer that question and address the broader regional consequences that may emerge based on the path he chooses. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/13/t... @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social

The election of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is long overdue but provides an opportunity, for the first time in years, for 🇱🇧 to truly overcome the stranglehold of Hizballah (and 🇮🇷), and rebuild the country; and in doing so, to shift the geopolitics of the Levant for decades to come.

To understand how Iran is earning billions from illicit oil sales, and how numerous third parties are complicit, this @Reuters piece is a must-read: www.reuters.com/graphics/IRA...

Using CFIUS to block Nippon's acquisition of US steel because no other avenue exists to do so, undermines CFIUS and its sole responsibility to protect US national security related to foreign investment. At a time when the US is increasingly going to need Japan's support for a variety of.../1

Sincere thanks to @npr.org for having me on to chat about Israel’s strategy and efforts in the Golan buffer zone and efforts to destroy Assad regime military capabilities. www.npr.org/2024/12/11/n... @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social

My latest, live from the Middle East…. “Dispatch from Doha: Assad’s fall, Iran’s weakness, and the impact of unintended consequences” @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...

Really thoughtful and important thread by my friend and @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social colleague @tomwarrickac.bsky.social

My latest, live from the Middle East…. “Dispatch from Doha: Assad’s fall, Iran’s weakness, and the impact of unintended consequences” @AtlanticCouncil @ACMideast www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...