How (and Why) Palestinian Leaders Scare the World
Abbas has perfected the art of financial extortion.
The Other Face of Jihad
It is an ugly face and it is turned towards Europe’s women.
What Could Undo the Islamist Movement?
The Islamist movement may appear stronger than ever, but a close look suggests two weaknesses that may doom it, and perhaps quickly.
Benghazi Cover-up Challenged by New Film, More Hearings
One major aspect of the Benghazi cover-up has been to denounce the words of witnesses in favor of higher officials’ assertions.
“1948 Arabs” from Israel Targeted in Cairo Attack
A group of 15 assailants gathered outside a hotel in Cairo near the Giza pyramids on Thursday and opened fire with rubber bullets, birdshot and fireworks on a group of Israeli Arab tourists.
The Return of the Rule of Law
Two thirds of Israeli Arabs say that their Knesset representatives are not advancing their interests.
Will Dubai’s Good Times Last?
I hope so, for the UAE offers a path ahead to a region badly needing just that.
Russian Imperialism Meets Illusions of Ottoman Grandeur
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he found it difficult to understand what Russia was doing in Syria, since “it does not even border Syria.”
Egyptian Ambassador Returns to Israel After Three Years
Egypt’s new ambassador to Israel, Hazem Hairat, arrived in the country on Friday after a three-year gap, said the Foreign Ministry on Sunday.
ISIS Receives a Blow in Sinai as Egypt Attacks Terror Stronghold with Airstrikes
The Egyptian air force launched a series of airstrikes on Saturday that killed up to 60 ISIS militants who had been operating from bases in northern Sinai, local media reported.