Leslie H. Gelb

Leslie H. Gelb is President Emeritus of the Council of Foreign Relations, a former New York Times columnist and correspondent, and a former senior State and Defense Department official.

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THE BIG PLAY

The Real Reason Obama Did the Iran Deal

The U.S. allows Tehran to keep its nuclear program with the secret hope that America’s foe will become a friend.

Leslie H. Gelb

Reset

America’s Losing Russia Strategy

Confronting Putin isn’t enough to restore peace on Russia’s borders. What’s needed is Détente Plus.

Leslie H. Gelb

Reality Check

Obama’s Iran Nuke Deal: Winners & Losers

The pragmatists are triumphant for the moment, but the hawks are circling.

Leslie H. Gelb

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SELFISH

GOP Hates Obama More Than a Nuclear Iran

By telling Tehran not to negotiate with the president of the United States, the party threatens America’s status as global superpower.

Leslie H. Gelb

Looking for Mr. Good War

Time for Obama to Cut a Deal with Assad

If the administration does not come up with a clear plan to defeat the jihadis and end the Syrian war, Congress should not sign on to it.

Leslie H. Gelb

Leslie H. Gelb

The Real Reason Obama Did the Iran Deal

America’s Losing Russia Strategy

Obama’s Iran Nuke Deal: Winners & Losers

GOP Hates Obama More Than a Nuclear Iran

Time for Obama to Cut a Deal with Assad

Obama’s Last Foreign Policy Chance

Obama, Heal Thyself

There’s Only One Way to Beat ISIS

Digging Out of Our Stupid Sh*t Policy

Surviving the Mideast Madness