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?
A friend responded to one of my recent notes with, “How many Trumps would it take for you to trade for one Bibi?”
Facing Off with North Korea: Victory, Complexity & Strategic Gain
To expect cumulative strategic gain for itself and its allies regarding North Korea, including Israel, the United States must ultimately depend upon several forms of nuclear deterrence.
Pining for Fig Leaves
But now, they argue, under the leadership of King Salman and his son, 32-year-old Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudis are going too far.
Israel’s “Teflon” Prime Minister
Israelis like myself are wary of bandwagons and happy to leave well enough alone.
President Trump Sends Out Invites to White House Hanukkah Party
Continuing a tradition established by President George W. Bush in 2001, President Donald Trump will host a Hanukkah party at the White House this year.
Is the Arab World Beginning to See Reason?
The United Arab Emirates consider fighting the terror organizations spawned by the Muslim Brotherhood as a crucial mission.
The Enemies of Kurdistan are the Enemies of the US
Iran is on a mission.
Judging countries
Judging a country is not easy or free of controversy.
America, the Laughingstock
The United States has a credibility problem. Put plainly, aside from Israel, no one in the Middle East appears to take the Americans seriously.