The Future of Eastern Syria and the Israeli Interest
The war between the Assad regime in Syria and the largely Sunni Arab uprising against it, which began in March 2011, is now in its closing stages.
Corbyn’s Portents for Israel
If the current violence between Israel and the Hamas terrorist regime in Gaza escalates into a full-scale war, one thing is certain. The main thoroughfares of the West’s great cities will be filled with thousands of protesters marching in support for Hamas and its strategic goal of annihilating Israel.
Scenarios for a US-Iran Detente
There are two possible scenarios for what is going to transpire between the US and the Ayatollahs, one positive and the other disastrous.
NY Times Pits Crazy Trump Against Level-Headed Advisers
“Many European members of NATO thought Mr. Mattis was being too ambitious in pushing it,” The Times wrote. “But in the rush to get the agreement done before the meeting, the Four 30s initiative was approved.”
Washington Post, NY Times Show Double-Standard When Talking Obama, Trump
The Washington Post and the New York Times showed a stark contrast in their coverage of jobs reports in 2016 (under then-President Obama) and 2018 (under President Trump).
EU Unable to Neutralize US Sanctions Against Iran
The European Union has announced a new regulation aimed at shielding European companies from the impact of US sanctions on Iran.
The Threat that Must be Named
Psychiatrists tell their patients they have to “name their fears.” A fear that cannot be named cannot be understood or faced. An unnamed threat cannot be defeated. This is particularly true of what is called the threat of “terrorism.”
Never Trump’s Insane Foreign Policy
And, given the dismal intellectual and practical failures of the foreign policies of both the George W. Bush administration and the Obama administration, it is a good thing for America and for global security that Trump has the field to himself.
Trump Donates $400,000 Salary to Repair Military Cemeteries
In a much under-reported move, U.S. President Donald Trump has donated his $400,000 salary for the repair of military cemeteries.
Trump Threatens Turkey With Sanctions Over Pastor Brunson
As part of a “faith-based crusade,” President Trump is threatening sanctions against Turkey over a simple preacher who has become the focus of an international dispute.