Blasting Middle East Delusions
Obama, of course, was not the only Westerner to misconceive the Arab Spring as an outcropping of democratic longings.
France Knows: This is War
“This is an act of war,” French President François Hollande proclaimed after convening his security cabinet on Saturday.
Putin’s Options in Syria: What will Russia Decide?
Russia’s options in Syria are poor.
Terrorist Blows Herself Up During Raid Searching for Suspected Mastermind Behind Paris Attacks
Two terrorists linked to Friday’s terror attacks in Paris are dead following a major police operation on an apartment in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis.
Europe is on Fire
Europe has hoisted itself on its own petard.
As France Bombs ISIS in Syria, Israel Declares Its Not Worried by Threat Posed by Jihadist Group
French fighter jets carried out a series of bombing raids on the Syrian city of Raqqa, a stronghold of ISIS, France’s Defense Ministry confirmed.
Russian Missiles in Syria Threat to Israel
Russia has increased its military presence in Syria by deploying sophisticated anti-aircraft systems capable of shooting down planes over Israel.
Israel is Like other Places, but a Bit Different
Being the Chosen People has its downside as well as upside.
The Syrian Chessboard
“Keep your enemies close, but your friends at a distance.”
Germany: Migration Crisis Becomes Public Health Crisis
The influx of more than one million asylum seekers from Africa, Asia and the Middle East is placing unprecedented strain on Germany’s healthcare system.