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.
Hamas Embraces the Path of the Islamic State (ISIS)
Hamas adopts the Islamic State’s terror methods of stabbings and vehicular attacks.
After the U.S. Mid-Term Elections: The Congressional Role in U.S.-Iran Policy
Institute for Contemporary Affairs Founded jointly with the Wechsler Family Foundation Vol. 14, No. 37 November 17, 2014 The new 114th Congress convenes in January 2015 with Republican majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives. Congressional leadership insists on playing a role in the Iranian deal – “Congress has an obligation […]
How Iran Views the Fall of Sana’a, Yemen: “The Fourth Arab Capital in Our Hands”
Iran commands the Strait of Hormuz and now is trying to seize the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Parliamentary Recognition of Palestine – Legally, Historically and Politically Questionable
“Recognition of Palestine” Hinders Peace Negotiations
The Role of Hamas and Fatah in the Jerusalem Disturbances
The Brotherhood’s strategy hopes to unite all of the region’s Islamic movements around the idea of the Muslim Caliphate with the Al-Aqsa Mosque as its hub.
The Significance of the First Hizbullah Attack against Israeli Forces since 2006
For the first time since the Second Lebanon War in 2006, Hizbullah claimed responsibility for an attack against Israeli forces.
Yemen Changes Hands. Will an Iranian Stronghold Emerge Near the Entrance to the Red Sea?
Historic changes have occurred in Yemen. Will Yemen now be aligned with Iran? – Will an Iranian Stronghold Emerge Near the Entrance to the Red Sea?
Mahmoud Abbas Justifies Palestinian Terror in His UN General Assembly Speech
Mahmoud Abbas’ speech to the UN General Assembly reflects the political reality that there is no Palestinian partner today for a settlement with Israel based on compromise.
Qatar’s Support of Hamas and Jihadist Forces in the Middle East
Qatar is unquestionably engaged in international terrorist financing.
