Waiting on Washington

The Middle East would require a bold American leader to jumpstart peace negotiations in Jerusalem, if such a process is even possible.
US National Security: Bombs vs. Intellect in the Absence of “Wise Counsel”

US President Donald Trump’s expressed preferences notwithstanding, core military problems in the Middle East and North Korea are not about ordnance.
Hoodwinking the Kuffar

We expect politicians to lie out of all sides of their mouths, to use doublespeak in order to seduce citizens to vote for them.
Mr. Trump Is in Washington

Whether Trump’s presidency will eventually be successful will still be an unanswered question. But, at the very least, it will finally get off the ground.
Trump Diplomacy: Settling North Korea “With Gas and With Bomb”?

Or would matters more likely be “settled with gas and with bomb?”
Lines in the Sand

An alliance of pro-US Sunni Arab states is emerging
Post-Paris: Liberals Embracing Federalism

If you’re looking for American ingenuity and technological prowess to help resolve the climate issues that face the world, the Paris Climate Pact is not for you.
Qatar, Trump, and the Art of the Double Deal

US President Donald Trump has been attacked by his ubiquitous critics for his apparent about-face on the crisis surrounding Qatar.
Qatar – the End of the Road?

The Saudis and their Arab allies have had enough of Qatar and its media proxy al Jazeera’s behavior. They intend to win this fight.
Prepare the White House for President Pence

Those who think that Russia-gate is a witch-hunt or a hoax that will run out of gas need to think again.