The Opportunities and Risks of Trump’s Iran Initiative

By placing the nuclear deal in the context of Iran’s hostility and aggression, Trump made it self-evident that no US interest is served in continuing to give Iran a free pass.
Saving NATO from Turkey

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, known as NATO, faces an existential problem.
Trump and Obama’s Third Term

The problem is that substantively, there is no real difference between Obama and Trump, not in the Middle East and not anywhere.
Israel’s Sandy Koufax

It may seem trivial, but in today’s world, many people invoke the word “hero” when referring to those whose exploits on the field stand out from the rest.
Stopping Iran is Up to Israel Now

Western hopes that Iran will moderate and “engage” with the international community following the faulty 2015 nuclear agreement (JCPOA) have been gradually replaced with apprehension.
The Case For Kurdish Independence

One thing is clear: if the US continues to neglect its “friends” and allies in the region – those on the front line in the fight against ISIS – the damage to its credibility will only increase.
More on Donald (and Bibi)

He seemed to be getting better. But now we’re seeing the same old Donald, dueling with a man who may even be crazier.
North Korea’s Ultimatum to America

Washington and Pyongyang exchange threats as the latter continue to evoke the wrath of world powers with its latest nuclear test.
WATCH: Sound of Messiah Is Heard in Israel as First Jacob’s Sheep Shofarot in 2,000 Years Are Blown

For the first time since the Temple stood in Jerusalem, the sounds of shofarot (ram horns) from Jacob’s Sheep were heard in Israel.
Germany, Japan, the Holocaust, and World War II

Lots of “perhaps,” and historical puzzles that remain undone.