Middle East Peace Process: Oh No, Not Again!

Mahmoud Abbas and Palestinian nationalism appear have outlived their moment.
The One-Minute Guide to Obama’s Foreign Policy

Obama’s policy is purposeful but the consequences are not.
Chaos and 2nd Cold War, Part II: Israel’s Nuclear Strategy

How will Russia respond to any ramped up American uses of force in the Middle East, and, more plausibly, vice-versa?
The Limits of Iranian Power

The Houthi retreat in Yemen counters the notion of an unstoppable Iranian advance across the Middle East.
Chaos and 2nd Cold War, Part I: Israel’s Nuclear Strategy

It is likely that Israel has undertaken some very impressive and original steps in cyber-defense and cyber-war, but even the most remarkable efforts in this direction will not be enough to stop Iran altogether.
It’s Not a “Holy” Story but rather a Story Full of Holes

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ speech to the United Nations was once again bombastic but not a block buster.
What Goes Around, Goes Around

Americans like their history linear and their enemies well-defined.
Abbas Must be Stopped

All the Palestinian terrorist attacks that have been carried out in recent weeks share one common feature.
Blatant Anti-Israel Bias at the New York Times

The NYT might be appallingly biased only when it comes to Israel (in which case the paper’s prejudice becomes even more damning).
Tapan Ghosh: Bringing Back our Girls

A hero rescues Hindu girls languishing in Muslim captivity in West Bengal.