Eclipse of the Caliphate

As of now, the Islamic State is remaining – but retreating.
The Spreading Scent of Cologne

What appals so many onlookers is that this damage to European societies is being done with open eyes and listening ears, and that many lessons have not been learned.
Islam and Islamism in America in 2015: Part I

Representative André Carson (D-Indiana), a convert to Islam, was appointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Duplicity, Hypocrisy, or Just Sloppiness?

We’ve recently heard negative comments from ranking officials of the United States about two issues in our headlines.
Hatred of Israel Has Become a Religion

In his celebrated, but tardy, prime time television announcement, President Obama told the world that America is on the right side of history.
Paris Terrorists Give Chilling Message From Beyond the Grave in New ISIS Video

The Islamic State has released a disturbing new propaganda video showing what appears to be footage of the ISIS terrorists who carried out the deadly November Paris attacks.
Israel and the Russian Challenge

Obama cannot take action against Russia without discrediting his entire Middle East policy, and so destroying his own legacy.
Walls

The easiest and wisest course for an old man is to avoid predictions, and appreciate retirement on the better side of the barricades.
Why We’re Where We Are

“Israel Watch” is devoted to topics that directly relate to the Jewish state, of course.
ISIS is Retreating – But ISIS Isn’t the Main Problem

The encouraging news is that ISIS is currently in a state of retreat. Not headlong rout, but contraction.