Portents of Quagmires in Syria
Putin, Rouhani, and Erdogan are right that, as of now, they are the victors in Syria. But let us not empower them by believing them invincible.
Uncertainties and Science
A long and checkered medical history has combined with more than a half-century of political science to sharpen my sense that uncertainties are inherent in science, and are the most interesting elements of doing science.
Trump Reveals Details of Covert Mossad Mission in Syria, Shaking US-Israel Relations
It was reported on Thursday that in a meeting with Russian officials at the White House in May, President Donald Trump was guilty of a loose-lips blunder, revealing sensitive details about a daring Israeli spy mission in Syria.
Why Trump’s Mideast Peace Plan is Doomed
The truth must be told: Regardless of the new initiative’s parameters, it won’t lead to an agreement. On the contrary, it will hinder the chances for an arrangement, because no matter what the US president offers the Palestinians, their answer is predetermined. They will say no.
The Road to Hell
The record of the US in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and what the enthusiasts called Arab Spring was collectively the equivalent of a Holocaust, albeit well-meant.
Jared Kushner in Hot Water for 2016 Efforts to Help Israel Block UN Anti-Settlement Act
Robert Mueller is investigating Jared Kushner’s contacts with Israeli officials last year over joint efforts to stop the passage of UNSC Resolution 2334.
Anomalies Here and There
The Jews are just like everyone else, but different.
Bannon and the Anti-Israel Establishment
Bannon argued that it is because of the Republican establishment that then president Barack Obama was able to implement the nuclear deal with Iran.
Middle East Stability is America’s Problem
The U.S. and its Western allies have wanted the impossible from the Middle East: stability and progress, the firm hand of government control and free institutions.
How’s He Doing?
AÂ friend responded to one of my recent notes with, “How many Trumps would it take for you to trade for one Bibi?”