The Myth of Saudi Moderation

“Umm Haroun” depicts the Saudi version of the “Good Jew”—the one who lives submissively under Muslim domination. They have a word for that in Arabic: “dhimmi.”

The Final Days of the Iran Nuclear Deal

In light of Russia’s opposition to extending the arms embargo on Iran, which expires on October 23, the only way forward is to cancel the JCPOA entirely by triggering “snapback” sanctions, which no side can veto.

Pandemics, Palestinian Incitement and Peace

Should we ever get confused about who the good guys and bad guys are, we need look no further than how each government behaved during the coronavirus pandemic to tell which is which.

Everything’s at Rest

Everything seems to be taking a deep breath, resting, as it were.  It’s as if God is making a statement.  It shows us that there is a greater Power in charge of it all, because so much of what is happening is beyond our control.