Assad’s Autumn Offensive

With a little help from his friends – Russia, Iran, Hezbollah – the Syrian dictator looks set to end the immediate threat to the regime enclave in Latakia.
Ted Cruz: A fresh approach to American foreign policy – and US-Israel relations

US Senator and presidential contender issues scathing rebuke of Obama administration’s handling of the Mideast conflict.
The Shi’ite Leopard: Iran’s Religious Persecution

Despite promises of amelioration from Iran’s current President, Hassan Rouhani, the situation for Christians has not improved at all.
IAF Dry-Run Penetrated Iranian Airspace

A report revealed that in 2012, IAF fighters penetrated Iranian airspace in preparation for an attack against the Fordow nuclear site.
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.
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?
Iran Boasts of “Hundreds” of Secret Underground Missile Bases

The Revolutionary Guard unveiled a underground ‘secret’ missile base, a day after Iran’s parliament approved the nuclear treaty with six world powers.
A Hope Everlasting

The familiar sense of dread has returned, and it touches every Israeli as they leave for work or school.
Our World: The Nuclear Deal’s True Purpose

Obama’s deal has nothing to do with preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power or even with placing restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities.