Guardian of the Gulf

For the Gulf States and the Saudis, a common threat means that Israel is becoming part of the solution instead of playing its old role as the core of the problem.
Europe’s Civilizationist Parties

Don’t shun the populists of Europe; work with and learn from them
The Art of the Deal

The West can “push” Israel all it wants. But in the end, only the Lord of History brings the best deal.
Why Israel? Because Iran

The appearance of the USS Ross in Ashdod was a welcome sight for those who value the U.S.-Israel security relationship and for those who value stability and security in the vital Mediterranean Sea.
UNESCO: Why the United States Needs to Watch Out

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), regarding international interest in preserving historic sites in Israel, is a sham.
The Double Standard of the ICC

The US is justified in its refusal to cooperate with the ICC over alleged war crimes committed by its forces and close allies, democratic countries are capable of trying their own soldiers; but the Palestinians, who fund murderers and their families, turn to the ICC to file complaints against Israel.
The Trump Doctrine and the End of the ‘New World Order’

For years US hegemony didn’t provide security in the region, because the US was balancing too many interests to confront the multiplicity of threats.
Italy and Hungary Create ‘Anti-Immigration Axis’

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini have pledged to create an “anti-immigration axis” aimed at countering the pro-migration policies of the European Union.
Whitewashing Far-Right Parties in the Middle East

It’s time to take the gloves off and label politics from Morocco to Pakistan. In a globalized world, the various parties and movements do not exist in a vacuum.
UK: Boris Johnson Sparks ‘Burka-Gate’

An August 1 poll of Tory members by ConservativeHome found that Johnson’s popularity had almost quadrupled since he resigned on July 9 after clashing with May over her vision for Brexit.