Michael Young's new book about Lebanon is a masterful work that should defend Lebanon's value as a nation but also teach American decision makers about the importance of remaining focused on promoting democracy.

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.