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About Elephants in the Room
Elephants in the Room is a blog about U.S. foreign policy in the age of Trump, written by experienced GOP policymakers, scholars, and others not currently working in the new administration. It is curated by co-editors Peter D. Feaver and William Inboden.
Mike Pompeo Needs to Clean Up After Rex Tillerson
The new secretary of state should focus on rebuilding his department.
Trump Needs a Plan for Israel’s Confrontation With Iran
Tehran and Moscow are becoming the arbiters of the Middle East — and Israel’s relationship with both is growing increasingly tense.
Here’s How the United States Can Help Colombia Thrive
As an era of peace approaches, both countries should take practical steps to strengthen the relationship.
Why Is Trump Going Soft on Hezbollah?
Barack Obama did too little to curb the militant group, especially in Latin America. Donald Trump should do more.
Trump’s Russia Policy Is Better Than Obama’s Was
The U.S. stance on Russia may have reached a post-Cold War high point.
How Congress Can Help Trump Outmaneuver Iran
The United States needs a policy that unifies its allies in curbing Tehran.
Don’t Blame Russia. Blame Putin.
The U.S. president has strong personal reasons to remain in the Russian leader’s good graces.
Trump’s Views on Trade Aren’t a Passing Fad
The United States and Europe must find a synthesis between the free trading dogmas of yesterday and the nationalist impulses of today.
Colombia Is Ready to Join the Club
The United States should help its Latin American ally become a member of the OECD.
Galleries
The World in Photos This Week
Independence Day in Israel, Rohingya refugees in India, and turtles in the Bay of Bengal.
In the Magazine
In the Magazine
The Right to Kill
Should Brazil keep its Amazon tribes from taking the lives of their children?
Germany’s Family Feud
Family reunification for refugees is no longer a given. But keeping relatives apart hurts host countries as well as newcomers.
Thus Spoke Jordan Peterson
The best-selling psychologist isn't leading young men to salvation — he's delivering them to authoritarianism.
The Arab World’s Star Student
What Tunisia can teach its neighbors about the value of education.
