Steven Cook

2 weeks ago | contrarian.substack.com | Steven Cook |Norman Eisen |Mike Zamore

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Sep 30, 2024 | liberalpatriot.com | Steven Cook

Political professionals often insist that Americans do not vote on foreign policy issues. There is reason to believe them. Issues like the economy, healthcare, education, and crime are often American’s top concerns with immigration being the most prominent issue combining foreign and domestic policy.

Jun 10, 2024 | liberalpatriot.com | Steven Cook

Editor’s note: This article from TLP contributor Steven A. Cook is an extension of the arguments put forth in his excellent new book, The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East. Put it on your summer reading list!Over the last few months, President Joe Biden and his advisors have laid out so-called “red lines” for Israel’s planned—now underway—Rafah operation.

Jun 3, 2024 | newstribune.com | Steven Cook

COMMENTARY: After war in Gaza, America’s relationship with Israel has to changeToday at 3:00 a.m.bySteven A. Cook, Los Angeles Times (TNS)In recent months, many of the U.S. headlines about the Middle East have come not from the Gaza Strip, southern Lebanon or the Red Sea but from American university campuses. The Upcoming Events

May 31, 2024 | everand.com | Steven Cook

In recent months, many of the U.S. headlines about the Middle East have come not from the Gaza Strip, southern Lebanon or the Red Sea but from American university campuses. The pro-Palestinian protests that rocked UCLA, USC and Columbia (among others) have generated reams of commentary about free speech, antisemitism, violence and higher education.