The blossoming relationship between Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Venezuela's Hugo Chávez may cancel out American sanctions against Iran.

Five years ago, a Hezbollah ambush set off the 34-day conflict that has loomed large over the region ever since. The five-year anniversary provides an opportunity to reexamine the conflict, and what others may learn from it, including American officials.

The Middle East has a way of forcing itself on the agenda of White House residents no matter their party.

Islamist regimes in the Middle East increasingly see the United States as a weak, retreating power. This makes war with such regimes more likely.

Islamist regimes in the Middle East increasingly see the United States as a weak, retreating power. This makes war with such regimes more likely.

We have gotten into a bad habit of believing that the outcome of every war is predictable, but the truth is that the outcome of most wars remains in doubt until they are very nearly over.

We have made significant progress recently in the war in Iraq. It would be a mistake to cut back forces now.

Syria refuses to give up its support of terrorist organizations despite encouragement from the Obama administration to do so, and it remains a destabilizing and dangerous force in the region.