menu_open Columnists
Anne Dreazen

Anne Dreazen

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

A U.S.-Iran Deal is Not an Exit Strategy from the Middle East

A U.S.-Iran Deal is Not an Exit Strategy from the Middle East

If President Trump succeeds in securing a ceasefire that leads to a durable agreement with Iran (and I hope he does), many in Washington will draw the...

friday 20

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Anne dreazen

Why Trump’s Summit with Xi Matters for the Middle East

President Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping will understandably be framed through the lens of tariffs, trade, and great-power...

14.05.2026 10

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Anne dreazen

Ceasefire Update: Extending the Pause, Maintaining the Pressure

President Trump’s decision Tuesday to extend the U.S.–Iran ceasefire reinforces a central argument I made previously on this blog: both sides have...

24.04.2026 70

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Anne dreazen

After Islamabad: The Illusion of Easy Options

The latest round of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad ended without agreement. That outcome is disappointing, but not surprising. The gaps between...

12.04.2026 30

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Anne dreazen

A Fragile Ceasefire: What Counts as Success

The ceasefire announced this week between the United States and Iran is less a resolution than a pause. Both sides have reasons to de-escalate, at...

11.04.2026 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Anne dreazen