Israel: The Necessary Superpower

Its legendary military and security derring-do derives from its culture of risk-taking, creativity and thinking out of the box—characteristics shared by no other country.
Thank You For Your Service

We pray that they will finish their service safely, uneventfully, and certainly that no more soldiers or civilians become victims of war or terror.
Reformers Launch Group Aimed at Challenging Muslim Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism has become “a pandemic raging for many years” among many Muslims, said interfaith activist Soraya Deen.
Antony Blinken Called the Wrong Guy

The U.S. secretary of state needs to be calling the Palestinian Authority to talk about its lack of democracy, not reflexively assume that Israel is somehow to blame for how the P.A. governs its people.
Following the Money is Not Enough

Quite stealthily, it came out that America is preparing to transfer as much as $100 million in aid for Palestinians.
The Middle East Quandary

While Iran and Turkey pursue two conflicting long-term imperialist visions, they are collaborating on the joint short-term goal of toppling every pro-U.S. Arab regime.
China’s Rulers Have a New and Unimproved Version of Rules-Based Order

To prevent the U.S. position from deteriorating further will require a strategy. The Biden administration doesn’t have one yet.
The Threats American Jewry Refuses to Face

Given the data, it makes sense that 65-75 percent of American Jews remain in a political and ideological home that is hostile to Jews. It’s a matter of priorities.
Biden’s ‘Nine-Miles-Wide Plan’

What should American Jews do? Turn to all our tried-and-true methods of lobbying and protest. And do it now—while there is still time.
Why Assad Crossed Obama’s Red Line

He calculated, correctly, that he could commit war crimes with impunity.