Will U.S. and Russian Forces Clash in Syria?

In the past five weeks, U.S. forces in Syria have struck directly at the Assad regime and its allies in Syria no less than four times.
Looking the Wrong Way on Iran

While the West was hoping temporarily to check Iran’s nuclear aspirations, Iran was making plans to advance on the ground and in the water.
Syria Fires Rocket Into Golan Heights; Third Incident This Week

“Whoever attacks us – we will attack him. This is our policy and we will continue with it,” Netanyahu said.
US Strategy and Israel’s Stake in Eastern Syria

For this reason, the prevention of the emergence of this direct land route through eastern Syria is a direct Israeli national interest.
Taking Nuclear War Seriously: Israel’s Strategic Imperative

To best prepare itself for any and all nuclear conflict possibilities, Israeli planners must comprehensively examine pertinent narratives concerning nuclear retaliation, nuclear counter-retaliation, nuclear preemption, and nuclear warfighting.
The Best Deal Ever

The new president of the United States has been described as a deal-maker, and in fact, he wrote a book entitled The Art of the Deal.
Germany: Police Powerless Against Middle Eastern Crime Gangs

“The clans simply have no respect for the authorities.”
Prioritizing Existential Risk: Israel’s Need to “Stay Focused” on Nuclear Threats

Although Israel continues to face multiple and often intersecting security threats, including terror, its core operational focus should remain on existential perils, especially nuclear attack and nuclear war.
No, Assad’s Survival Isn’t a Good Thing

Misguided voices in Israel and elsewhere argue that a strong Syrian president with firm control over the state is a vital interest for Israel.
Germany: Surge in Stabbings and Knife Crimes

Not only are knife-related crimes surging, but the perpetrators and victims of such crimes are increasingly younger and increasingly female.