Across the Middle East and Central Asia, U.S. allies are invariably corrupt dictators, maintained in power by lavish patronage and the military.

Barack Obama's administration is extremely touchy about claims that its "engagement" policy amounts to old-fashioned "realism," with America offering autocratic allies a free pass on human rights and democracy promotion

The election of President Obama offers a genuine opportunity to repair the badly damaged image of the United States in the Middle East.

I’m testifying today before the House Armed Services Committee about Al Qaeda and U.S. policy. My complete testimony follows.

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