Trump’s bunker buster video blockbuster
Decade after decade, one U.S. president after another, Democrat and Republican alike, knew that the tyrants who rule North Korea were slowly but surely developing the means to incinerate American...
Democracy
The Nuclear Deal Makes America Complicit in Iranian Crimes
The fundamental question when discussing a nuclear deal with Tehran is this: Are you prepared to fight over it? If not, then any deal is a good deal. This willingness to go to the mat also affect...
Op-eds
German FM Rejects Predecessor’s Characterization of ‘Apartheid’ Israel
Germany’s new Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Wednesday again parted ways with his predecessor’s anti-Israel rhetoric, saying he rejects labeling the Jewish state an “apartheid r...
Op-eds
Catholic Church in Turkey Attacked – Again
A lone gunman...
Policy Briefs
Ranking America’s enemies
High among President Trump’s first-year achievements: Appointing James Mattis secretary of Defense. His experience, knowledge, dedication and just plain toughness qualify him, perhaps uniqu...
Op-eds
BDS Fails to Stop Israeli Artist from Performing Egyptian Songs in Berlin
A Lebanese-based organization that promotes a boycott of the Jewish state failed to stop performances on Saturday and Sunday in Berlin of the Israeli artist Ariel Efraim Ashbel who is celebrating...
Op-eds
Iran’s Theocracy Is on the Brink
Iran has a peculiar habit of surprising Americans. It has done so again with the protests engulfing its major cities. The demonstrations began over economic grievances and quickly transformed int...
Op-eds
Iran’s North Korean Playbook to Protect Its Nuclear Program
Anyone watching the systematic consolidation of North Korea’s nuclear weapons capability over the past decade can’t help but worry about the parallels with Iran. Like Iran, North Kore...
Op-eds
No Easy Way Out
By October 15, Donald Trump must decide what to do with his predecessor’s nuclear agreement with Iran. He has felt obliged, against his instincts, to recertify the deal every 90 days, per t...
Op-eds
What Does Today’s German Election Mean For Israel?
The German federal election on Sunday has tremendous significance for Israel, largely because the Federal Republic is one of Israel’s most important allies within the European Union....
Op-eds
Time to end the North Korea sanctions merry-go-round
Co-authored by Jamie Fly. The vote came as the North Korean regime threatened a “pre-emptive nuclear strike” on the United States. China and Russia joined the United...
Op-eds
‘Principled Realism’
Donald Trump's recent sojourn in the Middle East leaves the United States where it was before the president departed: His administration remains committed to containing Iran while...
Op-eds
German State Removes Antisemitic School Book
The German state of Thuringia announced on Friday it will remove a school book with an antisemitic illustration depicting a video game character – alongside the words “Rothschild Bank...
Op-eds
In strong attack on Israel, German foreign minister says settlements jeopardize peace
German Foriegn Minster Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a staunch proponent of the Iran nuclear deal, has slammed Israel in a series of tweets and statements since last Friday’s Security Council re...
Op-eds
The CIA, Post-Obama
When the new casts out the old, an incoming administration has the opportunity to review its predecessor’s approach to the Central Intelligence Agency. When this is done, the foc...
Op-eds
Analysis: What can be done about Europe’s listless pursuit of Hezbollah terrorists?
After murdering five Israelis and their Bulgarian bus driver in 2012, two Hezbollah...
Op-eds
Expect Political Turmoil in the Year Ahead
“Trump, Brexit, Migration: Is the world on fire?” This was the topical question explored by five panellists last month at a Toronto event sponsored by three organizations: th...
Op-eds
Muslims in America
One of the most striking features of the British cemetery at Gallipoli is the attention given to honoring the diversity of the dead. Final farewells from loved ones carved upon stone plaques line...
Op-eds
Palestine’s Democratic Deficit
Co-written by Mor Yahalom. Last Tuesday, the Palestinian Authority postponed&nb...
Op-eds
Americans Can Sue Saudi Arabia Now. So What?
Congress overrode...