Second Rogue Nuclear Power in the Offing

There is a tendency in international diplomacy to allow “bad actors” to flourish without impediment.
Expect Millions of Iraqi Refugees Shortly

The Shiites have a master plan. The Sunnis are in disarray.
Tentative Thoughts Toward a Jewish Religious Renaissance

In the last decade, there have been many upheavals in Israel that no one would ever have imagined and that may be affecting Diaspora Jewry as well.
What to Do About Radical Islam?

There ain’t much anybody can do. It’s one of our insoluble problems.
Hurricane Katrina, Harvey, and the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process

The final redemption of the Jewish People has begun; America, join up or beware!
Christians Who Libel Israel: The Iona Community

The Iona Community, about which I have written here before, is an ecumenical Christian fellowship in Scotland.
Who’s Up and Who’s Down in the Middle East

Adopting such a perspective on outsiders, and in view of the deep crisis in the Arab world, it stands to reason that the relations between Iran and Turkey will be a key factor in designing the future trends in the region.
Teheran Triumphant in Syria?

A flurry of diplomatic activity is currently taking place in the Syrian and Iraqi arenas.
“Israel Won’t Exist in 25 Years”

The new chief said that should any country attempt to wage war against Iran, “Iran will be the one that will design the outcome.”
Iran vs. Turkey, the MidEast’s Perpetual Rivalry

Tehran and Ankara will probably soon turn against each other and with renewed vigor continue their perpetual rivalry.