Editorial Roundup: United States

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Nov. 19 The New York Times says the U.S. shouldn’t provide cover for the misdeeds of our allies The realities of geopolitics have long required the United States to ally itself with foreign leaders who commit terrible deeds. Defeating foreign threats often requires the help of countries that fall far short of being liberal democracies that respect human rights. Saudi Arabia is a classic example of such a country today. It both has a disturbing human rights record and is a legitimately valuable American partner in countering Iran’s aggressions…