The Roots of America’s Defeat
The foundations of failure were laid in the days, weeks and months that followed the Sept. 11 attacks, when the guiding assumptions of the “War on Terror” were put together.
Seth J. Frantzman on Drone Warfare in the Middle East
Crude remote piloted aircraft “have been around for a very long time,” initially used for “mundane tasks,” such as target practice.
Has Biden Anything to Offer Bennett but More Trouble?
The prime minister wants a show of better relations with an ally. But a president in crisis who has little interest in heeding warnings about Iran isn’t likely to offer him much help.
Michael Mandelbaum on Biden’s Middle East Policy Challenges
Biden is being “dragged pretty far … to the left of where good American foreign policy should be.”
Iran Goes on the Offensive as the U.S. Retreats From Afghanistan and Elsewhere
Part of the escalation was last month’s fatal drone attack on the merchant vessel Mercer Street in the Gulf of Oman.
Afghanistan’s Fall “is a Message for U.S. Allies”
The sight of terrified Afghans trying to cling to an American aircraft taking off from Kabul Airport on Monday underlines the level of fear that Afghans have over the “return of the Taliban monster,” said Rabi.
Russia Signals Displeasure Over Israel’s Campaign Against Iranian Axis in Syria
The smuggling or assembly of advanced weapons in Syria by Iran is an openly stated Israeli red line; Israeli defense officials have repeatedly stated that they will target such activity.
Afghanistan’s Winners: Qatar, Russia, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran
Afghanistan is a win for all who wish to see the U.S. humiliated.
Daniel Pipes: As Iran Approaches a Nuclear Breakout
I find it hard to imagine that Moscow will challenge Israel over Syria, a secondary interest for it but a priority for Israel.
Confused by Tehran’s Latest Maneuvers? Don’t Be
The Iranian regime thinks Biden is so desperate to revive Obama’s disastrous nuclear deal that he will agree to anything, despite provocations and impossible demands. They’re probably right.