NIMBYs, Hostages, and the European Wind Wars
Nobody wants a wind turbine in his back yard.
Beware the Shi’ite Day of Atonement
What is the cause of the Shi'ite-Sunni conflict?
Russian Navy’s First Port Visit to Egypt in 21 Years
Monday, November 11, Russia’s Slava-class missile cruiser Varyag pulled into Alexandria for the Russian navy’s first port visit in Egypt since 1992.
Letter from the Students for Justice in Palestine (among others)
Israel has not been given real security by the UN and Europe and most recently the United States.
Israel’s Secret Retreat Map
The possible conclusion of current Israel Palestinian Authority talks was reached over 8 years ago.
Why the Mass Media Can’t Report Honestly on Israel
Since the Israeli argument is so cogent and backed by facts and observable realities, it would be dangerously persuasive to those who actually get to hear it.
Yet Another Reminder: Iran Still Closing in on Bomb
Iran could produce enough high-enriched uranium (HEU) for a first nuclear warhead in as little as two weeks.
UNRWA’s Violations of Children’s Human Rights
UNRWA’s screening practices for beneficiaries and broader financial practices put them in potential violation of two U.S. laws.
A House Divided: the GOP Dialogue Continues
We are in uncharted territory today. The answers for the GOP going forward may not be found in the events of the past.
US Losing Middle East Coalition
Lately, the pro-Western coalition has begun to crumble, and two key countries - Saudi Arabia and Egypt - are searching for a new political crutch.
Brown Signs Bill to Overpopulate Planet
Each and every permutation of artificial “fertility” will wind up in court at some point.
Who by the Sword, Who by Wild Beasts, Who by Hunger, Who by the...
This past month several dozens of jihad organizations operating in Syria came to the conclusion that the disagreements among them harm their fighting cause and strengthen Asad.
Book Review: Simon Sebag Montefiore’s ‘Jerusalem: The Biography’
This blithely written book presents Jerusalem as the home of all monotheistic faiths, disregarding the unique bond between Jews and their ancient capital.
GOP: Polls and the Hinge Points of History
There may no longer be a unifying “center” to hold the GOP together.
Educational Scandal: What Kids Are Learning in School Right Now
Just to make the point clear, I did not cherry-pick these examples. These are the first 11 which constitute the first page.
Aid for Palestinians: Breaking Down Walls or Building Them Higher?
Despite its humanitarian mandate, UNRWA’s very existence is political.
Explaining Everything in Washington in 600 Words (Really)
If you have never understood U.S. Middle East policy here it is: The (wrong) response to September 11.
The Speech of his Life and Ours
Netanyahu's Bar Ilan Speech was not an attempt to emulate Obama by spreading false hope of an agreement with the Iranians.
Forgotten Zurich Synagogue and the Day the Jews Were Expelled
I had accidentally happened upon the Jewish ghetto, where Jews were banned from most occupations and their dwellings restricted.
Iran: Neither Lunatic State Nor Rational Actor, But Rational Aggressor
Iran is a rational actor in terms of its own objectives.
Survival Skills 101 for Israel
Israel has not really convinced the world that Iran is a danger.
What Will Happen Now with US Middle East Policy?
Not much progress—which is really moving backwards—will be made on the Israeli-Palestinian front.
Leading Israeli Analysts Can’t Agree on PA Strategy
Netanyahu should formulate an interim solution to the "West Bank."
Arab Spring Officially Over
It’s over; it didn’t work; democracy failed.
On the Job but Not Getting Paid?
As happy as I am to see the EPA and other agencies off the job, I’m concerned about morale among the hard-working law enforcement and essential-services folks.
O’Bagy’s Road to Success: Lie for Obama, Kerry, and McCain on Syria
She wrote two articles, one calling the Syrian rebels radicals, another saying they're moderates.
You Say Thermopylae, I say Alamo
Was Cruz’s Stand an “Alamo” moment?
How to Turn a Campus Into an Indoctrination Center
Georgetown was getting Arab money for teaching about the Middle East, but none of it could be used to teach about Israel.
Egypt is Boiling
Al-Jazeera again appears to be promoting Islamic violence these days, in Egypt and in Israel.
Why Ted Cruz Speaks for Me
He gets that we can’t just sit still, paralyzed by bad press and Democratic talking points.