Dispatch from Mosul
This is a dominion which appears to be in no danger of being eclipsed any time soon, regardless of which of its protagonists gains the advantage in the next phase.
U.S. Ground Troops for Syria: A Really Bad Idea
The president is being asked by the Pentagon to provide U.S. ground troops to fight ISIS in Syria.
The Horrific One-State Vision
The Israeli Right is insisting on portraying Israel as a rejectionist, fueling the BDS industry of lies and enacting laws with zero benefit and endless damage.
Our World: Senator Menendez and the Pollard Effect
Speaking to his ministers on Sunday about his visit last week to Washington, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heralded a new era in US-Israel relations.
When the Democrats and Russians Opposed Reagan
But will the Senate and House intelligence committees examine that evidence?
The Implications of Irrational US Nuclear Weapons Use for Israel
There is no scientific way to assess the probability of any future nuclear decision-making success. Accordingly, an inexperienced US president will need to be unerringly cautious in nuclear crises, especially regarding any considered resort to “pretended irrationality.”
A Plot Twist
I love political thrillers. I also like political thrillers in real life. We saw one this week with the visit to America by Benjamin Netanyahu.
A Time of Worry
It’s not an easy time for someone in the wide center of Israeli politics.
The Trump-Netanyahu Alliance
When they met on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin were both walking wounded.
Why Israelis Like Trump
Israelis followed the decline of American international fortunes during the Obama years with alarm. It frightens them to see America so weakened.