Elliott Abrams

Two young women carry a small coffin between them. Black and white photo.

Why US-backed aid to Venezuela harkens back to a dark history of covert operations

February 22, 2019Conflict & Justice

Under self-appointed interim President Juan Guaidó, Venezuela is poised to accept US humanitarian aid into the beleaguered country. But the history of US intervention in Latin America under the banner of democracy is fraught with connections to crimes against humanity.

Vintage Postcard of Cruise from Miami to Havana

No cigar just yet: Many obstacles remain before complete normalization with Cuba

February 9, 2015Global Politics

Some Haitians left waiting for family-based visas to come to U.S.

September 21, 2013Development & Education

Carmine Pierre calls her 11-year-old son Marc Kelly in Haiti. She hasn't seen him since he was five. (Photo: Amy Bracken)

Why Some Haitians Are Still Waiting on Family-based Visas to Come to the US

September 21, 2013Conflict & Justice

Experts say foreign policy largely irrelevant when U.S. voters head to ballot box

August 15, 2013

Romney Heads Overseas to Burnish Image

August 15, 2013Global Politics

When the London Summer Olympics get under way on Friday, Mitt Romney plans to be there. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee expects to attend the opening ceremonies. Then he’s making some quick campaign stops in Israel and Poland.

2012 US Election: Does Foreign Policy Experience Matter?

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

There’s at least one clear advantage President Obama has over Mitt Romney: experience being a head of state on the world stage. But does foreign policy experience matter for presidential candidate?