How Hamas Plans to Maintain Power in the Gaza Strip
The Lebanon model in Gaza: Hamas is working to remain the dominant military force in the Gaza Strip behind the scenes, alongside a formal civilian administration to ensure full control for years to come.
The Fall Is Not the End: Why Iran’s Greatest Danger Comes After the Regime
Absent an inclusive and culturally credible leader, Iran risks repeating its historical pattern of post-revolutionary chaos, regardless of popular hopes for democracy or reform.
Another Dark Side of the PA’s “Pay-For-Slay” Policy and Stage Two of the Gaza Plan
Disarming Hamas, demilitarization, and the permanent decommissioning of weapons are the most critical elements of the vision for a peaceful Gaza. But the security forces charged with this task are themselves terrorists.
Probing Republican Sentiment Toward Israel, Jews, and a Media Personality Candidacy
The good news is that while younger Republicans have attitudes less sympathetic to Israel or Jews than their older counterparts, this lower sympathy is not a standout statistic, but rather consistent with their attitudes on other issues.
Hizbullah Announces Intent to Retaliate If Iran Is Attacked by U.S. and Israel
The Iranian terror proxy’s current posture suggests a more calibrated approach, synchronized with Iran.
Iran and the UN’s Contribution to Undermining International Law
Every time Iran and the terrorists, with the support and facilitation of the UN, distort reality, pervert international law, and flout human rights, they are contributing to the strengthening of long-held doctrines that clarify how good can truly triumph over evil.
The Maritime Siege: A Baseline for Neutralizing Iran’s Oil Lifeline
Neutralizing Iran economically depends on synchronizing U.S. maritime interdiction with European financial closure.
Honoring the Abraham Accords: Why Israel, U.S. Must Stand with the UAE
When an ally is targeted because of the alliance, this is an opportunity to show what the Abraham Accords alliance means in the Middle East.
Israeli Power and Regional Transformation: Between Cold Peace and Psychological Adaptation
Israel’s strategic ascendancy demands a new paradigm in the Middle East where lasting peace is anchored not only in treaties and deterrence, but in education, public consciousness, and the societal legitimacy of coexistence.
Trump Has an Opportunity to Trigger Regime Change in Iran
Jerusalem officials warn that missing the chance to topple Iran’s ayatollahs could force Israel into repeated conflicts, while Washington weighs Reza Pahlavi as a symbolic figure for transitional leadership.
Is Tom Barrack Kicking the Can Down the Road?
The U.S. Special Envoy for Syria is deferring confrontation, externalizing risk, and calling delay “stability.”
Iraq: Iran’s Last Financial Lifeline
Policy options for disrupting Tehran’s regional network.
Israel’s Challenges in 2026: Between War and Peace
Between American unilateralism, regional realignment, and the Iranian challenge, Israel enters 2026 facing fateful choices that will determine its role as the Middle East’s “strong horse,” shaping its security, deterring its enemies, and building new alliances.
Ideology And the Politics of Convenience: Why Has an Exiled Iranian Islamic Socialist Cult Become Popular Among Western Elites?
If and when the Iranian regime comes to an end, Western policymakers must consider not only the past’s coalitional, operational collaborations with MEK, but more importantly, must assess the likely consequences of supporting them in the future.
The Iranian Regime’s Replacement Is Only a Matter of Time
The Iranian regime is facing a combination of expanding popular protest, a resounding military failure, and growing international pressure, threatening its stability and raising doubts about its ability to survive the current crisis.
