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.
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.