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Trump in Riyadh: More Style Than Substance     

Published by Thomas Lippman 3 Comments

by Thomas W. Lippman Any evaluation of President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia must deal with two separate questions: how did he perform, and what did accomplish? On the first, he did well. His meetings with the Saudis and leaders… Continue Reading →

Did the Pro-Israel Lobby Contribute to Eric Cantor’s Defeat?

Published by Marsha B. Cohen 2 Comments

by Marsha B. Cohen News sites throughout the US — and Israel — are still displaying shock over the defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor by a Tea Party challenger in Virginia’s June 11 primary. The GOP leader was widely expected to… Continue Reading →