Global Ramifications of the Anti-Muslim Brotherhood Campaign in Egypt
Should the crackdown succeed in isolating, weakening, and destroying the Islamists, then others will replicate it elsewhere.
Israelis Have So Many Reasons to Be Happy, Mr. Kerry
Things have never been so good in the Jewish state.
Romney Stumbles on Foreign Policy
Barack Obama has a weak record in the Middle East, but one would not learn this from the debate, where Mitt Romney praised Obama's achievements ("It's wonderful that Libya seems to be making some progress"), agreed with Obama more than he disagreed, and rarely pointed out his failings. Presumably, Romney took this mild approach to establish his likability, competence, and suitability to serve as commander-in-chief.
Reflections on the Invasion of Iraq, a Decade Later
Western powers enjoy overwhelming battlefield superiority but face great difficulty when trying to shape other countries.
Obama’s Foreign Fiasco
His singular foreign policy accomplishment, trumpeted ad nauseam, was the execution of Osama bin Laden.
Daniel Pipes: West Must Oppose Islamism (Video)
Middle East expert Daniel Pipes appeared on the 'Cross Talk' program to argue that the West should use its influence to oppose Islamism instead of supporting it.
The Worrisome Future of Special Operations
Special Ops used to be about capturing or killing enemies; now it's about shaping public opinion.
On Second Thought, Maybe Israel’s Apology to Turkey was a Good Idea
Now that Israelis humiliated themselves and Erdogan is rampaging ahead, some are awakening to the fact that this apology only made matters worse.
Israel’s Stunning Response to Palestinian Aggression
"Whoever tries to uproot us from the city of our forefathers will achieve the opposite."
50 Years of Syrian Misery
Before the "8 March Revolution," Syria had been exceptionally unstable. Then came the heavy hand of the Ba'athists.
Innocents Abroad Build Foreign Armies
When will American politicians and military leaders eventually realize that training foreign soldiers does not allies make them?
Boston Bombing Lesson: Ban Niqabs and Burqas
One must expect future non-suicide bombers to turn to niqabs or burqas, as many terrorists and criminals have repeatedly done.
Viscount Samuel, Meet Secretary Hagel
Sometimes one is better off when an opponent feels compelled to prove his bona fides.
Cyprus Joins the Middle East
Unlike nearby Israel, which is also surrounded, Cyprus lacks either a military option or protective fences.
Islamism in Disarray
Both Salafis and mild reformers have gained strength.
The Opposition (or Lack thereof) to Hagel
Odd that CUFI is out there swinging and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is silent.
Do I Not Criticize Israeli Policies?
In fact, I disagree often and volubly with Israeli policies.
Still Blaming Conservatives for Lee Harvey Oswald
Dallas was a bastion of right-wing kooks with a vast legacy -- now, watch how this bastion gets blamed for the communist Oswald...
Palgrave Macmillan Participates in ‘Israel Apartheid Week’
Publishing house Palgrave Macmillan apologized for appearing to endorse "the Palestinian struggle."
Daniel Pipes: Reflections on Current Hamas-Israel Hostilities
If Hamas knows it cannot defeat the Israel Defense Forces and will get a bloody nose for its efforts, it obviously has motives other than victory in mind.
Islamist Assassinations in the West
Assassination sends a specific signal to others not to follow in the victim's footsteps.
Daniel Pipes: Why I am Voting Republican
I vote Republican because I support the party's core message of individualism, patriotism, and respect for tradition, in contrast to the core Democratic message of dependence, self-criticism, and "progress." I am inspired by the original reading of the U.S. Constitution, by ideals of personal freedom and American exceptionalism. I vote for small government, for a return of power to the states, for a strong military, and an assertive pursuit of national interests.
Excluding Jews and Others From Juries
As ever, Muslims raise startling new issues and Islam drives the social and legal agenda in the West.
Futile Israeli Efforts to Win Ankara Back
The AWACS Israel is selling to Turkey will potentially be used against Israel in the Mediterranean Sea.
Extra Thoughts: Hagelian Dialectic
Extra thoughts that could not make the main text of "When AIPAC Went AWOL."
Obama Turns on Israel
Israeli responses have been stark, blunt unlike anything in memory.
The State Department of What Planet?
What a launch for Kerry, whose mental vapidity promises to make Hillary Clinton actually look good in retrospect.
Can Islam Be Reformed?
History and human nature say yes.
No Disagreement Between Hamas and Fatah
Both Hamas and Fatah are playing the game of pretending to end violence.
Erdoğan’s Decade
Erdoğan can be seen as the anti-Atatürk, the leader who seeks to undo substantial parts of his predecessor's legacy, especially Atatürk's rejection of Shari'a, or Islamic law.
