Russia Signals Displeasure Over Israel’s Campaign Against Iranian Axis in Syria

The smuggling or assembly of advanced weapons in Syria by Iran is an openly stated Israeli red line; Israeli defense officials have repeatedly stated that they will target such activity.
Afghanistan’s Winners: Qatar, Russia, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran

Afghanistan is a win for all who wish to see the U.S. humiliated.
What Hezbollah Learned this Month

Like many Israelis, Hezbollah now understands that Israel will make no move in Lebanon without a green light from Washington that will never come.
You Can’t Be ‘Pro-Israel’ If you Defend Anti-Zionists

Liberals and left-wingers are still trying to avoid conflict with anti-Semitic “Squad” members Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. Their excuses are wearing thin.
Mixed Signals

“The closer Abbas moves toward Israel and the US, the more he loses points with the Palestinian street.”
Biden Administration “Surrenders” to Germany on Russian Gas Pipeline

“The willingness of the administration to make decisions of this magnitude without consulting the countries most exposed will not be lost on other parts of the world. Jerusalem and Riyadh, for example, are no doubt already strategizing around the potential of facing a surprise similar to the one that Washington just delivered to Warsaw and […]
Daniel Pipes: As Iran Approaches a Nuclear Breakout

I find it hard to imagine that Moscow will challenge Israel over Syria, a secondary interest for it but a priority for Israel.
Confused by Tehran’s Latest Maneuvers? Don’t Be

The Iranian regime thinks Biden is so desperate to revive Obama’s disastrous nuclear deal that he will agree to anything, despite provocations and impossible demands. They’re probably right.
President Biden’s Middle East Policy

The Biden team has attempted to base its Middle East policy on the noble values of human rights and democracy, which are inconsistent with the Arab Middle East.
Stocks Wince Because the Stagflation Party Has Arrived

Investors are struggling to discern the path forward and have lately focused on signs of inflation, which could lead the Fed to lift interest rates.