Still Bickering Over Balfour
Last year, on the 95th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, the former Palestinian minister, Nabil Shaath, wrote an article in the Daily Telegraph attacking Britain for issuing its famous statement of support for the establishment in Eretz Yisrael of a national home for the Jewish people. Shaath called the Balfour Declaration, which was issued by […]
Attack on the U.S. Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut
Iran vs. the West: Endgame?
Iran is not entering the nuclear negotiations out of weakness, but, rather, from a position of strength.
Iran’s First ‘Charm Offensive’
Iranian President Hasan Rouhani’s recent U.N. visit was not the first time a top Iranian official succeeded in hoodwinking the West and especially its leading newspapers and media outlets.
Timeline of Main Events in The History of Israel
Timeline of Main Events in The History of Israel
After the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Is Hamas in Gaza Next in Line?
Vol. 13, No. 27 1 October 2013 Egypt has finally decided to tackle the security threat from the Sinai Peninsula, a region that was nearly under the control of jihadist organizations with links to al-Qaeda and Hamas. The Egyptian army’s ultimate goal is clear: to recover Egypt’s sovereignty in Sinai. In order to succeed in […]
The Holes in Rouhani’s Charm Offensive
Iranian President Hasan Rouhani’s efforts to change Western perceptions of Iran are already being called a “charm offensive.” Imitating Russian President Vladimir Putin, who wrote an op-ed in The New York Times, Rouhani decided to place an article in one of the other leading American newspapers, The Washington Post. He wrote about Iran’s “peaceful nuclear […]
Charm Offensive? Hostile Iranian Messages on the Eve of Rouhani’s UN Visit
Vol. 13, No. 26 24 September 2013 With Iranian President Rouhani speaking at the UN in New York, it is useful to see the messages coming out of Tehran from an annual military parade held on Sept. 22, 2013. Significantly, Rouhani attended the parade, reviewed the forces and spoke as well. He was accompanied by […]
What Might Be Expected in Monitoring Syria: Lessons from Past Middle East Weapons Inspections
Past attempts to control the weapons of mass destruction (WMD) of rogue regimes in the Middle East have faced problems.
Why Did Obama Go to Congress on Syria?
U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision to seek congressional authorization for a military strike against Syria is the latest chapter in an ongoing struggle between the executive branch and the legislative branch in the U.S. over each side’s powers to decide whether the U.S. should take part in an armed conflict. The U.S. Constitution divides these […]
Manufacturing and Exploiting Compassion: Abuse of the Media by Palestinian Propaganda
In the struggle for hearts and minds, imagery is more compelling than dry, defensive arguments.
President Obama’s Shift on Syria and Western Strategy
A limited military move will allow the Syrian regime to maneuver, yet will provide fresh impetus to the rebel forces.
Assad’s Standing in Syria on the Eve of US Action
There is a fundamental question concerning President Bashar Assad’s decision to launch the devastating chemical attack on the eastern Damascus suburb of Ghouta on August 21, that led to as many as 1,300 fatalities, according to opposition sources.
Have the Fundamentals of Israel’s Strategic Environment Inextricably Changed?
Iraq, 210 miles from Israel, is planning to modernize its ground forces with new armored and mechanized formations.
What Should Israel Do about Europe?
Last Friday morning, on Israel’s popular morning radio station, Reshet Bet, broadcaster Aryeh Golan interviewed Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin about the latest demands by the European Union that its research and development grants not be applied to territories beyond the 1967 lines.
