The Future of Eastern Syria and the Israeli Interest

The war between the Assad regime in Syria and the largely Sunni Arab uprising against it, which began in March 2011, is now in its closing stages.
Andrew Brunson Case Proves US-Turkey Alliance has been Over for Years

As the crisis in U.S.-Turkey relations escalates, the time has come to imagine the unimaginable.
Being Pro-Muslim in a Complicated World

Ultimately, people who hate, hate. Denigrating Muslims, just as denigrating Jews or any other race or religion, unhelpfully restricts the public from seeing with clear eyes the many causes leading to jihadist terrorism.
Migration to Europe Becomes a Crisis

The mass Muslim migration to Europe has galvanized civilizationist forces of populism and nationalism across the continent.
Trump Threatens Turkey With Sanctions Over Pastor Brunson

As part of a “faith-based crusade,” President Trump is threatening sanctions against Turkey over a simple preacher who has become the focus of an international dispute.
The Holographic Nation-State Law

The close resemblance of the Left’s talking points with the Arab narrative reflect a profound, and fast-paced process of radicalization that the Israeli Left has undergone over just the past years.
The End of the Democratic Dream

An Arab online newspaper asked its readers: “Do you believe equitable democracy can exist in Arab states?” An overwhelming said no.
Germany Outlaws Turkish Boxing Gang

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer has banned a Turkish boxing gang called “Osmanen Germania BC” (“Germania Ottomans”) on the grounds that it poses a serious threat to public order.
Time to Wake Up to Erdogan’s Turkey

That gives us a bit of time for folks to wake up to sample Erdoğan’s particular brew of Turkish coffee.
The Rebellion at Twilight

Deraa offensive marks endgame for the Syrian rebellion – but strife in Syria set to persist.