Changing the Historical Narrative: Saeb Erekat’s New Spin
The Palestinians have not lived in the country for generations, but rather are immigrants who arrived relatively recently.
Iran’s Fortunes Rising in a Middle East Vacuum
Iran is behind recent attacks on Israel’s northern and southern borders.
Arafat and the Jewish State: Setting the Record Straight
To say that Arafat recognized Israel as the Jewish state is a clear distortion of the historical record.
Egyptian Field Marshal Abd El-Fattah El-Sisi: A Profile
Field Marshal Sisi is viewed as a superhero who saved Egypt from anarchy and civil war.
How Nuclear Talks Help Iran Dominate the Middle East
Iran foresees no substantial danger as it keeps marching toward its strategic goals.
What is the Real BDS Endgame? The Elimination of Israel
BDS promotes values that are in opposition to Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
The Syrian Constellation before the Geneva 2 Peace Talks
The U.S. and Russia convened the Geneva 2 peace conference to counter al-Qaeda in Syria.
No End to Palestinian Claims: How Israel and the Palestinians View Borders
There is considerable evidence that the Palestinian leadership has claims to Israeli territory within the 1967 lines.
Conflicting Expectations from the Geneva Document between the P5+1 and Iran
Many questions have arisen about whether the P5+1 and the Islamic Republic of Iran interpret the interim understanding reached in Geneva on November 24, 2013, in the same way.
The Emerging Geneva Agreement with Iran
Allowing the Iranians to continue to produce 3.5%-enriched uranium is unacceptable.
Sisi Fever: Will the General be the Next President of Egypt?
The mood of Egyptians has changed from friendship and admiration toward the U.S. to open hostility.
Iran vs. the West: Endgame?
Iran is not entering the nuclear negotiations out of weakness, but, rather, from a position of strength.
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 […]
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.
