Washington Watch Articles From 2026
Beware of War’s Unintended Consequences
In February 2003, Secretary of State Colin Powell went to the United Nations to present the George W. Bush administration’s case against Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. His remarks were directed at two audiences: reluctant allies and unconvinced Americans.
What Jesse Jackson Did for Arab Americans & Palestine
Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away last week, was a larger-than-life figure who made enormous and consequential contributions to American life. He registered millions of voters laying the groundwork for a substantial increase in the number of Black elected officials across the country.
Trump’s Venezuela Gambit
President Trump might be popping corks to toast what he called “one of the most stunning, effective, and powerful displays of American military might and competence in American history.” Celebrations, however, are premature. In reality, the assault on Venezuela and the kidnapping and transfer of President Maduro to New York to stand trial in US court are by no means a done deal. On closer scrutiny, more questions than answers are apparent