The Case For Kurdish Independence

One thing is clear: if the US continues to neglect its “friends” and allies in the region – those on the front line in the fight against ISIS – the damage to its credibility will only increase.
Tension over Kurdistan

The referendum is highly important for both sides, those for and those against.
Mohammad Bakri, Enemy of the Palestinians

With an official apartheid policy, Lebanon is the worst country in the world for Palestinians, but the Israeli Arab filmmaker couldn’t care less about the facts. His incitement is directed at Israel because propagandists nurture deception—especially self-deception.
More on Donald (and Bibi)

He seemed to be getting better. But now we’re seeing the same old Donald, dueling with a man who may even be crazier.
Questions and Answers: The Emirate Plan

Every few days I receive queries from readers who want to know more about the “Emirate Plan,” an idea I have suggested as a solution to the Israel-Palestinian Arab conflict in Judea and Samaria as well as Gaza.
Unintended Consequences (Iran)

We wish Netanyahu Godspeed in his efforts to expose Iran’s hostile jihadist agenda, but success is unlikely. Confronting Iran may turn out to be Israel’s problem to solve, perhaps joined by some of its Arab neighbors.
Don’t Forget About Iraq

While still prime minister, Ariel Sharon expressed strong hope that with the toppling of Saddam Hussein, Iraq would not be a threat to Israel for generations to come.
‘Second Turkish Republic’ Looks East

The emergent evidence points in a single direction. The second Turkish republic is on its way – and its face will be turned toward the east.
Israel’s Preemption Lesson

10 years later, Operation Orchard shows the value of preemptive strikes.
The Problem of Illegal Immigrants in Israel and America

Gee, interesting how illegal immigrants, drugs, crime, taking over neighborhoods, brutality to the citizenry, are afflicting both Israel and America, right now.