Russia Blames U.S. For “Barbaric” Bombing of Raqqa: Compares it to Dresden in WWII
After U.S. led coalition forces finally raised victory flags over the devastated city of Raqqa last week, liberating it from jihadist and Islamic State (ISIS) forces, Russia responded by condemning the U.S.
The Golan Heating Up, Five Rockets From Syria, Iran Steps In
At around 5:00 A.M. on Saturday morning, five rockets from Syria landed in the Golan. IDF artillery fired back, destroying three rocket launchers.
IDF Tanks Respond to Rocket in Golan While Iran Warns Israel About “Violating” Syria
A rocket fired from Syria crossed into the Golan on Thursday landed in an open field. No damage or injuries were reported. It is believed that the incident was spillover from ongoing hostilities between forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al Assad and rebel troops.Â
A Month of Islam and Multiculturalism in Britain: September 2017
Online jihadist propaganda attracts more clicks in Britain than in any other European country and the main internet companies are failing to curb it, according to Policy Exchange, a think tank.
The Turkish Love-Hate Relationship with America
Turks often expose degrees of confusion when asked about their foreign policy preferences.
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.
Turkey Plans Move to Box in Kurds in Northern Syria
The Turkish military this week scouted Syria’s Idlib province, in the north-west of the country, in preparation for a military operation in the province.Â
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.
What Next, Once ISIS Falls?
What is coming next, after the imminent defeat of ISIS?
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.”