Pro Israel Support in America

Twenty-plus years ago, when I began advocating for Israel in a variety of ways (primarily writing and research), it felt like pro Israel support in the American Church was very strong.
Covering the South Syria Regime Offensive: IDPs, Iran and Israel

In mid-June the Syrian regime and its Russian allies as well as Iranian-backed militias launched a major offensive to defeat the Syrian rebels in southern Syria.
Is Southern Syria Heading for ‘Lebanonization’?

The raid on the T4 base at Tiyas in southern Syria this week was, according to global media reports, the third such action by Israeli air power against this facility in the course of 2018.
U.S. Needs to Draw a Line in the Sand with Iran Over Yemen

No need to repeat mistakes of Afghanistan, but Washington must make it clear to Tehran that it will block bases and weapons in Yemen with airstrikes.
Wrecking NATO

The Washington Post headline blared, “Trump is bent on wrecking NATO. Prepare for catastrophe.” The Post fears that President Trump’s diplomacy will benefit Vladimir Putin to the detriment of American and European interests.
“Widespread Self-Righteousness”

What happened to the Europe Americans loved to love? Ancient and modern, “like us” but not too much, clean, good food, low-crime, democratic, and friendly. Was it ever so?
Why Democrats are Turning Anti-Israel

Since President Donald Trump entered the White House, hardly a day has gone by without Israel receiving a warning from a Democratic politician or a liberal American Jewish leader that it had better curb its enthusiasm and be reticent in its support for Trump and his policies.
Column One: Why the Concern for UNRWA?

UNRWA and its supporters present the agency as an organization dedicated to supporting Palestinian refugees.
How Sun Tzu Might Approach US Nuclear Strategy

Ancient Chinese general and military strategist Sun Tzu’s The Art of War should be studied by US President Donald Trump’s senior military advisors.
Much Ado About Something

Over the years, many dismissed the Right’s criticism of the Supreme Court as mere carping. But it turns out that the negative appraisals of the High Court were truly much ado about something.