The Clash of Islamizations?
Foreign attitudes to civil wars provide a useful way of understanding international relations.
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).