Holding On to Nuclear Deterrence for Dear Life

Israel’s adversaries could drive the Jewish State toward an unconventional war, into fire, into ice.
Israeli Deterrence in the Eye of the Hurricane

Left to themselves, especially as more “normal” hostilities dissolve into a full-blown regional chaos.
Obama “Confident” US Lawmakers Will Resist Israeli Lobbying Efforts Against Iran Deal

US President Barack Obama is “confident” that US lawmakers will not be swayed by Israeli lobbying efforts to pass the newly signed nuclear deal with Iran.
How the Failed Iran Agreement Will Threaten Israel’s Nuclear Strategy

There is little point to any further discussions about preventing a nuclear Iran by diplomacy.
Why a Deal with Iran Scares the Middle East

Why are so many in the Middle East concerned about the possible nuclear deal with Iran?
Dispatch from Iraq: Iran-Backed Militias Keep ISIS at Bay, for a Price

Baghdad in the early summer has the atmosphere of a city under siege.
Iron Dome Gets Mystery Upgrade as Israel Prepares for Future War

Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system has been successfully upgraded, announced the Defense Ministry last week.
Strategies for Israel After Failed American Diplomacy

Unsurprisingly, the Obama strategy of concessionary nuclear negotiations with Iran has failed.
Ramadan Terror

Ramadan is the most important month in the Muslim calendar.
Understanding Places like Iraq and Syria: Crowds, Belonging and Victory over Death

To make genuine sense of world politics, it is first necessary to look behind the news.