It Isn’t Neat or Simple

It’s not easy deciphering the actions of Israel and the Palestinian leadership with respect to the current wave of violence.
The Limits of Iranian Power

The Houthi retreat in Yemen counters the notion of an unstoppable Iranian advance across the Middle East.
Putin’s “Moral Clarity” Disguises Evil Intent

We as a nation are discussing ways to isolate and treat mental illness in society.
Iran Tests High-Precision Missile Capable of Striking Israel

Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan said Sunday that Iran successfully tested a new long range precision-guided ballistic missile.
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.
The Politics of Lies

“There is no more rule of law.” — Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s prime minister for 22 years.
A Recipe for Israel’s Survival

The Israeli and PA military liaison committees met this morning to “discuss ways of preventing an escalation”.
Abbas Must be Stopped

All the Palestinian terrorist attacks that have been carried out in recent weeks share one common feature.