Confusion, Blame-Shifting, and Inaccuracy: Academia Reacts to the Fall of Afghanistan
The default academic position for over two decades has been to blame America for everything.
Iran Goes on the Offensive as the U.S. Retreats From Afghanistan and Elsewhere
Part of the escalation was last month’s fatal drone attack on the merchant vessel Mercer Street in the Gulf of Oman.
Afghanistan’s Fall “is a Message for U.S. Allies”
The sight of terrified Afghans trying to cling to an American aircraft taking off from Kabul Airport on Monday underlines the level of fear that Afghans have over the “return of the Taliban monster,” said Rabi.
Can the West be Honest About the Islamist Threat?
For 20 years, Americans have failed to adequately confront radical Islam as an ideology and faith. The fall of Afghanistan is a reminder that defending liberal values requires truth-telling.
Afghanistan: Chronicle of a Failure Foretold
One can only hope that the 2021 Taliban has learned the lessons of both the 2001 Taliban and Islamic State.
Russia Signals Displeasure Over Israel’s Campaign Against Iranian Axis in Syria
The smuggling or assembly of advanced weapons in Syria by Iran is an openly stated Israeli red line; Israeli defense officials have repeatedly stated that they will target such activity.
Afghanistan’s Winners: Qatar, Russia, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran
Afghanistan is a win for all who wish to see the U.S. humiliated.
What Hezbollah Learned this Month
Like many Israelis, Hezbollah now understands that Israel will make no move in Lebanon without a green light from Washington that will never come.
You Can’t Be ‘Pro-Israel’ If you Defend Anti-Zionists
Liberals and left-wingers are still trying to avoid conflict with anti-Semitic “Squad” members Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. Their excuses are wearing thin.
Mixed Signals
“The closer Abbas moves toward Israel and the US, the more he loses points with the Palestinian street.”