After Failed Negotiations, Iran Weighs a Nuclear “Breakout”
It does not appear that Iran intends to give up its nuclear activity; instead, it is waiting for the right moment to “break out.”
Stalemate in the Syrian Civil War
On the second anniversary of the civil war in Syria, nothing on the horizon foretells a ceasefire.
Biased, Prejudiced, and Unprofessional: The UN Human Rights Council Fact-Finding Mission Report on Israeli Settlements
A UN Human Rights Council fact-finding mission on Israeli settlements showed blatant bias, lack of objectivity and unprofessional conduct.
Iranian Shiite Terror Cell in Nigeria Followed a Familiar Pattern
Shiite communities around the world represent the infrastructure upon which Iran builds its subversive policies worldwide.
Iran’s Attempted Rapprochement with Egypt: Implications for Sunni-Shiite Relations
In the wake of the Arab Spring there is a closing of ranks in the Arab world along Sunni Islamic and less Arab-nationalist lines.
Assassination of Iranian General in Syria
The death in Syria of Gen. Hassan Shateri of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps confirms that elements of the Iranian army are involved in Hizbullah’s activity.
The Islamist Challenge from North Africa
The fall of Mali would directly threaten neighboring Niger, the sixth largest producer of uranium ore in the world.
Operation Pillar of Defense (Gaza – November 2012): Objectives and Implications
In its Nov. 2012 military operation, Israel focused on enhancing deterrence rather than dismantling Gaza’s terror infrastructure or toppling the Hamas government.
Abbas Reinstates a Radical Political Doctrine
In his speech on January 4, 2013, in honor of Fatah’s anniversary, Mahmoud Abbas was not preparing the Palestinian people for making peace.
The Palestinian UN Upgrade: Setting Things Straight
The UN upgrade resolution has neither created a Palestinian state, nor did it grant any kind of statehood to the Palestinians.
The Rise of the Salafis in Lebanon: A New Sunni-Shiite Battlefield
The Sunni community in Lebanon is being led by a new breed of Islamist Salafi leaders such as Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir.
The Long-Term Implications of the Israel-Hamas Clash
“Liberating” Palestine is portrayed as a fully realistic goal for the present generation thanks to the Islamic Spring, which has redrawn the map of the Middle East.
International Background to Hamas’ Escalation Against Israel
Hamas, with massive aid from Iran, doubled its rocket arsenal since 2009 and acquired the Iranian Fajr-5 rocket, putting Tel Aviv in striking distance.
No Change in the Palestinian Position on the Right of Return
The gap between Israel and the Palestinians on the refugee question is unbridgeable.
Iran: Sanctions Biting, Nuclear Program Progressing
Iran is prepared to pay the price of sanctions, believing it will be able to contain any popular protests as it has done in the past.
