Egypt, America’s Ally in the Larger War

Egypt’s President al-Sisi is willing to do what President Trump is willing to do – put its military where its strategic interests are.
Teheran Triumphant in Syria?

A flurry of diplomatic activity is currently taking place in the Syrian and Iraqi arenas.
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.
Tensions Here and There

Neither of the societies that I have called my own is at peace. Neither are they at war. It’s something in between, with enough tension to cause us to think, or at least to wonder.
President Trump, North Korea and Nuclear War

Increasingly, Donald Trump is showing palpable signs of debility. Most worrisome, in this sobering display, is the president’s conspicuously proud disregard for science, history, diplomacy, intelligence, and jurisprudence.
Two Birds, One Stone

Two birds, or even more, will have been hit with one stone.
Lebanon is an Outpost of Iran

American policy should not cede anything more to Iran by sending our soldiers to protect Iranian interests.
Hints of Protocols of Zion With Launch of New Jewish Crypto-Currency

The world’s first Jewish oriented cryptocurrency, aptly named Bitcoen, is about to be launched but a few key questions still remain unanswered.
Is Washington Ceding Syria to Russian Influence?

What will the end of the CIA program providing support to Syria’s rebels mean for the future direction of the Syrian conflict?
Kicking the Iranian Nuclear Deal Down the Road

By certifying compliance, we are enabling the Iranians to proceed at the peril of our own lives, and those of our children and grandchildren.