High Court Left With Fixing Government’s Foolish Decisions
Seeing their voters as a mob looking for its pound of flesh, right-wing politicians allow themselves to make foolish decisions to appease that mob—like canceling the Western Wall plan and passing the Regulation Law—because they know the High Court will overturn them.
Iran vs. Turkey, the MidEast’s Perpetual Rivalry
Tehran and Ankara will probably soon turn against each other and with renewed vigor continue their perpetual rivalry.
Turkish Education: Jihad In, Evolution Out
Turkey has now become the first and only NATO member state that teaches “jihad” in its schools.
The Hajj and the Struggle For Islamic Leadership
The annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca symbolizes much more than the desire of the worshipers to be closer to Allah.
Two Birds, One Stone
Two birds, or even more, will have been hit with one stone.
The Most Embarrassingly Wrong Book Ever on the Middle East?
“The Middle East is the graveyard of predictions” notes the left-wing writer and editor Adam Shatz.
Is Washington Ceding Syria to Russian Influence?
What will the end of the CIA program providing support to Syria’s rebels mean for the future direction of the Syrian conflict?
Losing and Winning the Temple Mount
Israel ceded the Temple Mount to terrorists last week. But with a clear goal, we can get it back in short order and keep it perpetually for the good of all humanity.
Germany: Muslim Biker Gang Vows to “Protect” Fellow Muslims
Police warn of spiraling vigilantism, parallel Islamic legal system.
Another Turkish Ambassador Confronts Me
In February, Turkey’s ambassador to Israel told this author to stay away from his country; at least he did so diplomatically.