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.
The Islamization of France in 2015

“We are in a war against jihadist terrorism that threatens the entire world”
Death and Shame: End of the Line for Nasrallah?

Could embarrassing revelations about the death of Hassan Nasrallah’s son put an end to his leadership of Hezbollah?
How (and Why) Palestinian Leaders Scare the World

Abbas has perfected the art of financial extortion.
ISIS Attacks Deir al-Zour, Killing and Kidnapping Hundreds

ISIS attacked strategic points in the Syrian city of Deir al-Zour reportedly killing and kidnapping hundreds of residents.
The Humiliation of America

Excuse follows excuse in order to camouflage America’s international humiliation.
Attacking Trump for the Wrong Reasons

That will never happen, however, as long as the Republican establishment takes cheap shots at Trump and abandons a serious discussion and debate of the issues.