The Opportunities and Risks of Trump’s Iran Initiative
By placing the nuclear deal in the context of Iran’s hostility and aggression, Trump made it self-evident that no US interest is served in continuing to give Iran a free pass.
Palestinian Reconciliation: To What End?
For some Middle East-watchers, the talks are a form of progress.
Trump and Obama’s Third Term
The problem is that substantively, there is no real difference between Obama and Trump, not in the Middle East and not anywhere.
The Czech Donald Trump
“I have stopped believing in multiculturalism.”
Trump Should Demand an End to the Arab Boycott of Israel
As required by US law, the Treasury released a quarterly “list of countries requiring cooperation with an international boycott.”
Mossad
So long as totalitarians weave their evil schemes, the people will remain oppressed, Israel will be threatened, and the Mossad chiefs will have job security.
Trump’s ‘Calm Before the Storm’ is a Message to North Korea and Iran
Pyongyang and Teran are taking measure of President Trump to see how far they can push him and how much they can get away with.
Where Have All the Feminists Gone?
The battle for women’s rights is central to the battle for Western values. It is a necessary part of true democracy.
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.
Refugees, Intersectionalists, and Jews
Refugees are back in the news. This summer, the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa is likely to rise significantly.
