Can the West Rely on Iran?
Does the war against Islamic State provide a basis for the kind of revolution in U.S. policy toward the Middle East that some commentators are describing?
The UN Commission of Inquiry on the Gaza Conflict:
A Clear Violation of All Accepted International Rules and Norms Governing Fact-Finding Missions
Prof. Shabas and the UN blatantly violated UN standards for impartiality.
How the UN Mixes Anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, and Israeli War Crimes
The United Nations’ discussions on the Holocaust serve to mask underlying anti-Semitism.
Iranian Expansionism and the Nuclear Talks
Iranian expansionism in the Middle East is the best proof that if anyone is counting on a new Iran emerging, they are making a serious mistake. Iran will not abandon its nuclear ambitions.
Iran: “Killing of Senior Hizbullah and IRGC Officials Will Hasten Israel’s Destruction”
After the death of their commanders in Syria, Hizbullah and Iran have a dilemma.
International Criminal Court Opens Inquiry into Possible War Crimes in Palestinian Territories
“As we have said repeatedly, we do not believe that Palestine is a state, and therefore we do not believe that it is eligible to join the ICC.” — State Department spokesman Jeff Rathke, January 16, 2015.
Isolated Incidents or Global War?
In response to the first attack in Paris on the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, a member of a jihadi forum, affiliated with ISIS, wrote a very striking explanation as to why France in particular was targeted.
A Clear Answer to an Old Debate: Arafat Colluded with Hamas Against Israel at the Height of the Oslo Years
Hamas confirms Arafat planned the 2000 Intifada.
North African Fighters in the Syrian and Iraqi Conflict: The Reality and Implications
Jihadist fighters return from the wars to destabilize Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.
Can Tunisia Navigate the Cross-Currents of the Muslim World?
Institute for Contemporary Affairs Founded jointly with the Wechsler Family Foundation Vol. 14, No. 45 January 4, 2015 The “Arab Spring” erupted in Tunisia, the first Arab country to depose its radical Islamist government democratically and nonviolently. The results of Tunisia’s recent presidential and parliamentary elections indicate that dark, extremist, political Islam clearly contravenes […]
Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood Have Their Sights on the West Bank and Jordan
Security cooperation between Israel and the Palestinian Authority prevents Hamas attempts to seize the West Bank.
Iran Accelerates Arming of Hizbullah and Hamas for Possible Clash with Israel
Iran adds the West Bank to its confrontation with Israel.
In Algeria, “After President Bouteflika” Is Rapidly Approaching
For the West, the departure of Algeria’s Bouteflika could be a big loss.
How the Islamic State (ISIL) Threatens Canada and the West
The Islamic State is an enemy of Western civilization.
Egyptian President al-Sisi vs. Hamas
Institute for Contemporary Affairs Founded jointly with the Wechsler Family Foundation Vol. 14, No. 40 December 4, 2014 At the end of last month, Egypt’s Prosecutor General filed a lawsuit against Hamas’ military arm Ezzedin Al Qassam, intending to declare Hamas a terrorist organization and outlaw its activity. Hamas claims that the directive […]
