Trump’s Syria Policy, Israel, and Iran: Understanding and Challenging the Narratives
US President Donald Trump appeared to slow down his decision to withdraw from Syria after meetings on December 30.
Damascus Fever
God will take care of Israel.
Tectonic Shifts in Attitudes toward Israel
This last point has great importance: the rage against Israel is not about Ashkenazi-Sephardi relations, tensions on the Temple Mount, a possible attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, or Israel’s own nuclear weapons.
The American Exodus from Syria
Israel would, of course, much prefer that the American forces remain in Syria, but their pullout is far from a tragedy and even provides a window of opportunity.
Iran’s War in Yemen: America’s Problem
How the United States should position itself, vis-a-vis MbS or the Yemen war, is a matter for debate. But members of the U.S. Senate should be able to articulate American national security interests in the Middle East and Africa
Trump’s Decision to Pull Forces Out of Syria has Upsides
On its face, Trump’s announcement that he is pulling US forces out of Syria seems like an unfriendly act toward Israel. But it isn’t.
Erdogan is not a Benevolent Sultan of Old, he’s a Monster that Must be Stopped
The world has a strange double standard on the Muslim world – it’s ok when they massacre their own, and the Turkish president is the master of it
Russian Threat to Israel: Not From Syria But From Lebanon
A threat of Hezbollah`s rockets attacks against Israel from the Syrian territory under the Russian air defense umbrella seems to be diminished.
Betrayal on the Euphrates
The apparent decision by US President Donald Trump to order the complete withdrawal of US forces from Syria was preceded by a looming crisis between the US and Turkey.
Trump Declares Victory in Syria Too Soon
In October, President Donald Trump did “declare victory” over ISIS. “I want to get out,” the president said. “I want to bring our troops back home. I want to start rebuilding our nation.”