Obama's Cairo Speech

First rate. As he admits, of course, it's much harder to actually bring about better relations. But a US President is now actually a positive force.

Israel Needs Mearsheimers and Walts

Condolezza Rice tells Israel it can't further its security by talking to Syria.

I fully expect the "friends of Israel" to defend Israel's sovereignty, and tell Ms. Rice to buzz off. Otherwise, we might think they put their ideology above their loyalty to any place in particular.