Someone in Washington is Scared of Iran

U.S. concerns over Iran are neither understandable nor justified. It is inappropriate for officials in Washington to try to hide behind Israel’s apron strings.
Let UNRWA Die Already

The demise of the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine Refugees is long overdue. Let’s hope that Commissioner-General Lazzarini is right to be worried.
Time to Help the Iranians Overthrow their Regime

For the past month Iranians from all ethnicities and walks of life have again taken to the street.
Iraq’s Miracle: A Country that No Longer Needs a Leader or Government

The miracle of Iraq is that, after years of political chaos, it continues to function despite having no real leaders.
The Russia-Ukraine War Proves that No One Will Come to Israel’s Aid

International agreements that cede key strategic assets in exchange for vague “assurances” of future support are not worth the paper they’re written on.
America the Beautiful is Broken

The twaddle that comes out of the White House is deep right now.
U.S., Israel, and Russia Focus on Syria

Syria is in the crosshairs of renewed focus. This takes place in the context of Russia’s conflict in Ukraine and Russia-US tensions, as well as Israel-Iran tensions.
Will Biden Punish the Saudi Pariah or Embrace a Saudi Partner

When campaigning for president, Joe Biden made a bold foreign policy declaration that he was going to make the Saudis “pay the price, and make them in fact the pariah that they are
Now That Israel Has Prostitutes and Thieves, Is It Time For A Functioning Political System?

David Ben Gurion famously once said: “When Israel has prostitutes and thieves, we’ll be a state just like any other.”
Israel Is the Least-Stolen Land – Letter to the Editor

He notes in passing that “conquest and migration have shaped the entire world.