The Case For Kurdish Independence
One thing is clear: if the US continues to neglect its “friends” and allies in the region – those on the front line in the fight against ISIS – the damage to its credibility will only increase.
In this Round of Reconciliation Talks, Hamas is the Great Victor
No, the ceremony isn’t being portrayed as a Fatah surrender to Hamas. But it is. It’s also an Egyptian surrender to Hamas.
Stopping Iran is Up to Israel Now
Western hopes that Iran will moderate and “engage” with the international community following the faulty 2015 nuclear agreement (JCPOA) have been gradually replaced with apprehension.
There’s No Need for Further Politicization of the Court
Someone in the government has got it all wrong. The public media isn’t a mouthpiece for political announcements, and the judicial authority shouldn’t have to participate in a clearly political gathering, even if it has been declared a ‘state event.’
Another Jordanian Knife in Israel’s Back
Peace with Jordan? More like the quiet before the storm.
Eastern Ukraine in Limbo as ‘Invisible War’ Takes Its Toll
In eastern Ukraine, the sounds of the ceasefire — small arms fire, mortars, light machine guns and artillery — look set to continue to be heard.
Donald Trump and US History
The puzzle of Donald Trump is parallel to the puzzle of the United States.
Uncertainties
This is an appropriate theme in this season of Yom Kippur.
Divided Jewry
Divisions between Jews are wide, as are divisions between many other groups of people all over the globe.
The Secret to a Happy Year
Jonah’s story tells us that when we avoid our task, prefer separation to connection, and spread discord throughout the world, there always comes a storm.