Is it Iran’s Middle East Now?

The Middle East is currently in the midst of widespread instability, civil strife and the collapse or contraction of state authority
Payback?

A Russian airbus with 224 people – mainly tourists – flying from Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to St. Petersburg, Russia could simply have come apart in midair, killing all aboard.
Understanding Russian Strategy

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s visit to Moscow last month appears born of the confidence that no one would depose him in his absence.
Our World: Showdown at the OK Corral

Whatever he says before the cameras next week when he meets with Netanyahu, Obama has no intention of letting bygones be bygones.
Russian Intervention in Syria Isn’t a ‘Game Changer’

Russian aircraft began bombarding rebel and Islamic State targets in Syria, heralding a new phase in Syria’s long and bloody civil war.
IDF Prepares for Possible Combined Attack from Iranian-Backed Syrian Forces

A senior source in the IDF has said that the Mount Hermon Brigade, the IDF brigade which sits closest to the Syrian border, is preparing to counter combined terrorist attacks from Iranian-backed forces in Syria.
AIPAC’s Devastating Decision

“Democratic Senator Chris Coons admitted that by supporting the deal, he was betraying his supporters and friends.”
Saudi Prince: “I’ll Side With Israel” Against Palestinian Uprising, Iran

Saudi Arabian Prince al-Waleed bin Talal has said that his state must consider forging a “defense pact” with Tel Aviv in order to stop Iran from getting involved in the unfolding Middle East crisis.
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.