A letter to the Polish foreign minister
Do you not understand that Poland and Israel have the same enemies?
European Union
Welcome to ‘Paddystine’
Dublin’s goal, according to Israel’s ambassador to Ireland, has been to undermine the Jewish state’s ability to defend itself by launching lawfare to chip steadily away at its sovereign rights.
Op-eds
Syria Is At A Crossroads. What’s At Stake Now?
Can the new government stabilize the country? Additionally, can Washington make sure it doesn’t miss an opportunity to leverage a decade of work with the Kurds and other partners?
Op-eds
New Syrian transitional government meets with European, UN officials
The EU is also moving to reopen its mission in Syria, according to EU Foreign Policy head Kaja Kallas, France 24 reported.
Op-eds
‘Unfriendly Takeover’: Turkey Offers to Train New Syrian Army While Maintaining Threat Against Kurds
Turkey’s ‘Unfriendly Takeover’ in Syria: Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said on December 15 that Turkey is willing to provide military training for Syria’s army if...
Flash Briefs
How to Bring Back Maximum Pressure on Iran
At the end of 2020, the Islamic Republic of Iran was down to just $4 billion in accessible foreign exchange reserves. Its terrorist mastermind, Qassem Solemani, and the godfather of its nuclear weapons...
Op-eds
Winners and losers in the Middle East: The story so far
For Turkey and Qatar, net gains. For Iran, and its Palestinian and Lebanese proxies, net losses. For Israel, the jury is out.
Op-eds
America Must Stand with Syria’s Kurds
Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan is playing with and stoking fires in Syria. Following the major military offensive mounted by the Salafi-jihadist forces of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in...
Op-eds
After COP29, Israel and the Region Can Reaffirm the Abraham Accords Vision
Cooperation on climate change is both an environmental necessity and a proven means of building peace with Israel’s Arab neighbors.
Op-eds
‘Expect a Strong Response’: ICC Issues Arrest Warrants Against Israel’s Prime Minister and Former Defense Minister
ICC Alleges Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes: A pre-trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued arrest warrants on November 21 for Israeli...
Flash Briefs
Despite Record of High-Profile Bribery, Qatar to Host Upcoming Anti-Corruption Conference
Qatar, the Gulf emirate tangled up in several high-profile corruption cases, is hosting an international anti-corruption conference from November 26-27. Representatives from more than 50 governments and...
Policy Briefs
Chinese Support for Russia Gives U.S. Opening to Seek EU Collaboration on Countering Beijing
In the wake of a September report that Russia is producing long-range attack drones in China for use in its aggression against Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated on November 18 that he would...
Policy Briefs
Out with the old in the Old World: How Trump can usher in Eastern Europe’s moment
“In times of rapid change,” remarked industrialist J. Paul Getty, “experience could be your worst enemy.” For those in Washington, Brussels, and Berlin who are panicking about what a second...
Op-eds
OPCW Investigation Confirms Russia’s Likely Use of Chemical Weapons Against Ukraine
Russia’s consistent denials that its military forces have deployed illegal chemical weapons in Ukraine were dealt a serious blow on November 18, when the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical...
Policy Briefs
Iran and Syria bolster alliance amid regional tensions and global shifts
Iranian state media initially did not provide many details of the meeting, except that they discussed “various issues.”
Op-eds
EU, UK Impose New Sanctions on Iran Over Military Support for Russia, Regional Proxies
Restrictions Expanded Against Iranian Entities: The European Union and the United Kingdom announced on November 18 that new sanctions were being imposed on Iranian entities due to...
Flash Briefs
Erdogan’s Turkey: Diminished and Marginalized
Under the president’s watch, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to describe any foreign policy portfolio that has furthered the country’s national interest.
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: November 8, 2024
Today’s Issue: | IDF Eliminates Two October 7 Massacre Participants and Destroys Tunnels in Recent Southern Gaza Operation | IDF Troops Find Hezbollah “School for Terror” Near UNIFIL Base | New Defense...
Israel at War Situation Report
European Prosecutors Launch Probe into Allegations that Senior EU Official Accepted Bribes From Qatar
European Commission advisor Henrik Hololei is the latest Western official facing legal consequences for allegedly accepting bribes from Qatar. On November 1, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)...
Policy Briefs
Iran wants to hold region hostage with ‘retaliation op’
Iran has preferred to keep the retaliation cycle going by continuing to claim it has an open account with Israel and could carry out new attacks.