Dennis Ross

Ross is former special assistant to President Barack Obama in charge of the Middle East, is the counselor at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and also teaches at Georgetown University’s Center for Jewish Civilization. He has worked on Mideast peace across six decades for both Democratic and Republican Presidents, including as Special Envoy for President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton as well as a member of the National Security Council staff.

Recent Articles

Column: How Peace in the Middle East Can Still Be Reached

Here’s how Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the Palestinians could still come together for a broader peace accord.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dennis Ross and Adam Boehler

Distancing From Israel Won't Help U.S. Relationship With Arab States

As our strategic partnership with Israel has deepened, so has our presence throughout the region

By Dennis Ross

Iran Will Cheat. Then What?

The gap is small between where the deal will leave them in 10 years and weapons status

By Dennis Ross

Dennis Ross: Iran Negotiation Isn't Over Until It's Over

If we want to keep the Iranians from cheating, the issue of responses and consequences needs to be clear

By Dennis Ross

Pollard Release Seems Justified

It surely makes little sense to say that someone who has spent nearly 30 years in jail has not paid a severe price.

By Dennis Ross
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