In an essay titled "Biden's Ties That Bind," Michael Doran argues that President Biden's Middle East strategy is consistent with that of the Obama administration.

In his essay "Biden's Ties That Bind," Michael Doran argues that President Biden's Middle East strategy aligns with the Obama administration's strategy of empowering Iran to establish a regional balance of power, allowing the U.S. to focus on China.

Massive protests have erupted in Israel, with hundreds of thousands of people opposing proposed legislative changes that would weaken the judicial system and give the government control over judicial appointments.