The Hajj and the Struggle For Islamic Leadership

The annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca symbolizes much more than the desire of the worshipers to be closer to Allah.
Two Birds, One Stone

Two birds, or even more, will have been hit with one stone.
Israel-Jordan Peace Agreement: The Emperor Has No Clothes

Israel sees Jordan as a security asset because Jordan acts as an eastern buffer zone between the Jewish state and the violent chaos in Iraq, Syria, and Iran. Israel is making a big mistake.
Iran Has Conquered Syria

Iran has emerged the victor in the Syrian civil war. And that bodes ill for the rest of us.
Looking the Wrong Way on Iran

While the West was hoping temporarily to check Iran’s nuclear aspirations, Iran was making plans to advance on the ground and in the water.
Tower of Babel: Ancient Tablet Describes Mesopotamian Structure Built By ‘Multitudes’

After deciphering the tablet, Dr. Andrew George, an expert on ancient Babylon, became convinced it shows the true source of the famed Biblical story.
No Nuclear Weapons in Syria? Go Thank Israel

For that oft-overlooked reason, Americans and citizens of certain other allied states can now sleep more securely and peacefully in their own beds.
Jared Kushner Makes Unannounced Trip to Iraq

Kushner serves as one of the president’s closest and most trusted advisors, but his role on the short Middle East trip is unclear.
A Slippery Slope in Iraq and Syria

America’s allies and adversaries — and most of all, our troops — need to some answers as we appear to travel a well-worn and slippery slope.
ISIS Destruction of Jonah’s Tomb Incredibly Reveals Ancient Palace of Biblical King Sennacherib

The palace of the Biblical King Sennacherib has been discovered by Iraqi archaeologists as a result of ISIS’s efforts to destroy Jonah’s Tomb and loot its priceless antiquities.