Wiggling

Wiggling may not be a central concept in the professional literature of scholars who seek to explain international relations.
The Strategic Case For Kurdistan

If the leaders of Iraqi Kurdistan aren’t intimidated into standing down, on September 25, the people of Iraqi Kurdistan will go to the polls to vote on a referendum for independence.
Hurricane Katrina, Harvey, and the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process

The final redemption of the Jewish People has begun; America, join up or beware!
Between Trump and Kim: Navigating Unpredictable Escalations

As US President Trump prepares for crisis bargaining with North Korea’s Kim Jung-un, he will need to understand the vital difference between genuinely cost-effective intellectual foundations of an inevitable escalation, and plainly shallow “fire and fury” bellicosity.
Egypt, America’s Ally in the Larger War

Egypt’s President al-Sisi is willing to do what President Trump is willing to do – put its military where its strategic interests are.
Obama Chose Dishonor, and Israel Will Have War

The nuclear agreement—misleadingly presented to the world as the lesser of evils—allowed Iran to grow rich and expand its influence in the region. Now, Tehran is taking over Syria, and the distant enemy is coming closer to Israel.
Who’s Up and Who’s Down in the Middle East

Adopting such a perspective on outsiders, and in view of the deep crisis in the Arab world, it stands to reason that the relations between Iran and Turkey will be a key factor in designing the future trends in the region.
Trump Officials, Netanyahu Renew Talks on Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem

The move “was brought up by both sides as part of a productive broad conversation about a number of issues.”
Netanyahu’s Empathy for Trump

The only way to govern successfully when you are under relentless assault is to empower your supporters and keep faith with them.
Time for Trump to Follow in the Footsteps of Cyrus the Great

A call for Trump to follow through on his campaign promises.