Strong-Arm Diplomacy Triumphs

Trump is not an ideologue but a seasoned and shrewd businessman, a believer in the law of the strongest. Economic power remains his primary focus.
Can a New Leader in Iran Help Shape or Transform the Middle East?

For several decades, Reza Pahlavi has called for unity, dignity, and national reconciliation—not power. Today, the Iranian people are calling for his return.
Woke Ideology, its Threat to the West, and the Existential Threat to Israel

The erosion of Israel’s historic and national integrity poses a major risk and calls for educational, cultural, and policy reforms to restore historical literacy, protect free inquiry, and counter foreign influence.
How Social Media Has Transformed Israel’s Global Image

A 10-minute pro-Israel video explaining nuanced historical context cannot compete with a pro-Hamas 30-second emotional appeal – a clear example of how the medium is the message.
Congratulations Mr. Dictator

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas refuses to hold elections because he knows he would lose to Hamas.
The Digital Frontline: Is This the End for the Islamic Republic?

The question is no longer if the regime will face a reckoning, but how it will survive a winter where it can provide neither heat nor hope.
The Arrest of Mohammad Hanun: A Paradigm Shift in EU Sanctions Enforcement

The arrest represents the moment the EU’s “paper tiger” of sanctions enforcement grew teeth. It is a definitive transition from a reactive policy of listing names to a proactive strategy of dismantling financial pipelines.
Mahmoud Abbas Once Again Pledges Comprehensive Reforms in the PA

The PA chairman continues to attempt to mislead Israel, the U.S., and the international community in order to persuade them to grant him a role in governing the Gaza Strip.
Iran’s Public Discourse Reveals Growing Frustration with the Regime

In summing up the discourse of late December, a clear warning emerges: the social capital of the Islamic Republic is undergoing accelerated erosion.
Who Are the Legitimate Palestinian Leaders?

If one were to apply Western democratic values to the PA and give the PA elections their legitimate value, the inevitable conclusion, however unreasonable and unfathomable, is that Hamas is the legitimate leader of the PA.
Trump-Netanyahu Meeting Is Crucial for the Future of the Middle East

The Prime Minister will have to make certain concessions on the condition that he does not endanger our security interests and obtain from Trump a formal commitment to demilitarize the Gaza Strip by all means and at all costs before even rebuilding this territory.
The Role of Qatar in Promoting Jihad through the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas

Qatar is not a neutral mediator but rather a state that provided Hamas with political sanctuary, financial lifelines, ideological reinforcement, and global reach.
Christian, Jewish, Other Holidays in the West Are Being Hijacked by Islamist Terror

Regrettably, as long as Western societies continue to placate, mollify, and coddle such pressures, this trajectory will only intensify.
Is the PA Still Protecting Terrorists with Blood on Their Hands?

The PA has never indicted a Palestinian terrorist for the murder of Israelis, nor has the PA ever officially handed over a Palestinian terrorist to the Israeli authorities.
Will Ahmed al-Sharaa Succeed in Eradicating ISIS?

In Israel, it is believed that as long as al-Sharaa attempts to wage a dual struggle against both ISIS and external actors such as Iran, his ability to achieve a decisive victory will remain limited.