Iran: The Regional Power behind the Hamas War Effort
Since the calm that was achieved after Operation Pillar of Defense in 2012, Iran has been investing heavily in improving the quantity and quality of the rockets in the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) arsenals.
What Does an “Islamic Caliphate” in Iraq Mean?
As a new regional reality emerges in the Middle East, Israel faces new and more complex security challenges than in the past. These threats sharply focus the issue of defensible borders west of the Jordan River.
ISIS: Iran’s Instrument for Regional Hegemony?
If Iran fights ISIS, Tehran would be turning against a movement that has been a useful surrogate for its interests.
Demographic Upheaval: How the Syrian War is Reshaping the Region
The current political and military upheavals in the Middle East are producing new and far-reaching demographic realities.
Inspections: The Weak Link in a Nuclear Agreement with Iran
Is it advisable to make a nuclear agreement with Iran that is so highly dependent upon inspections?
“Cold-Blooded Murder” or a War on Terror?
Almost all Palestinians killed since talks began were from radical and Islamic terrorist groups.
Sissi’s Election as President: What Does It Mean for Egypt?
Sissi is the first Egyptian president who has not participated in a war with Israel.
Iran Launches “Hizbullah Syria” to Open a New Front Against Israel on the Golan Heights
“Hizbullah Syria” is a new vehicle for enhanced Iranian subversion in the Golan Heights
Middle Eastern Christians: Battered, Violated, and Abused, Do They Have Any Chance of Survival?
Throughout the Middle East, the birthplace of Christianity, Christians are facing pervasive and systematic persecution that is steadily increasing in its intensity and scope.
Boko Haram and the Future of Nigeria
Subduing Boko Haram is in the West’s interest.
Palestinian Reconciliation and the Rising Power of Hamas and Islamic Jihad: An Iranian Windfall
With the reconciliation agreement, Abbas is preparing to integrate Hamas and Islamic Jihad into the PLO.
The Rock and Roll Boycott of Israel
Overall, the cultural boycott of Israel appears to be losing ground.
Iranian Strategy Feeds Off Perceived Western Weakness
Institute for Contemporary Affairs, founded jointly with the Wechsler Family Foundation Vol. 14, No. 12 May 1, 2014 With a further round of the nuclear talks between Iran and the West to be held in mid-May, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continues to encourage the advancement of Iran’s nuclear program. While giving the talks a […]
Palestinian Manipulation of the International Community
The lengthy and continuing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians has evolved, over the years, through various phases or cycles of terror on the one hand, and attempts at peace-making on the other.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia Battle the Jihadist Current
Saudi Arabia has decided to join the battle against jihadists in the Middle East
