Why Are We in Niger?

It is incumbent on the rest of us — including journalists — to understand where our troops serve and sacrifice, including why Niger.
When Old and New Anti-Semitism Come Together

The number of anti-Semitic incidents in Jewish communities in the US may be infinitesimal, but three recent events point to a concerning trend among too many American academics, and even Jews are adding fuel to the fire of anti-Jewish hatred.
The Mystery of the Lost Jubilee: Part XXVII – Was 5777 a Jubilee Year?

So what HAS happened in the last year of 5777, and how does it affect our thinking on the Jubilee?
Israel Must Recognize An Independent State of Kurdistan

The Americans seem to be missing the boat of opportunity again, with regards to the Kurds.
Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances

It was an innovation when written into the Constitution close to the end of the 18th century, and continues to operate.
The End of the Perilous Fictions Surrounding the Nuclear Deal with Iran

If Trump follows through on his October 13 speech and strengthens the terms of the deal, it will go a long way towards rolling back Iran’s nuclear and non-nuclear threats to the world.
Depressing Conclusions to be Drawn From the Sad Story of the Kurds

The Kurdish people have an inalienable right to their own national homeland just as other nations do.
Trump Did the Right Thing By Walking Away From UNESCO – For Now

The move will send a strong message to the Palestinians that statehood cannot be achieved on the basis of UN resolutions alone.
Justice Needed For American Victims of Palestinian Terrorism

This week marks the 14th anniversary of the bombing of a convoy in Gaza that killed three Americans.
American Jewry’s Necessary Moral Reckoning

The main source of American Jewish antagonism toward Israel is divergent views on the Palestinians.