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There is a spurt of great optimism on both sides of the political spectrum in the United States, and even Israel, that the Lebanese government, now that it has installed …
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Despite significant setbacks to Iran’s axis, including Hezbollah’s weakening and loss of Syrian smuggling routes, Tehran maintains dangerous influence in Jordan and the West Bank.
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“Fifteen months into this war, there is hardly a hospital or medical facility in Gaza that Hamas has not turned into a terrorist staging ground.“
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The terror organization’s remaining capabilities, combined with its deep-rooted control over Gaza’s governing mechanisms and life systems, plus substantial Palestinian public support, reinforces its leadership’s conviction that Hamas’ era in Gaza persists.
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Despite the temptation to come to the Kurds’ aid, Israel must consider the implications of mobilizing in support of Ankara’s bitter enemies.
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The West must view the Middle East and its leaders through a realistic lens. Julani is not pragmatic in the Western sense but a sophisticated strategist.
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Regional transformation demands neutralizing the Iranian threat, weakening its influence, and dismantling its infrastructure by targeting nuclear facilities, military symbols, and its economy.
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Turkey’s influence grows in Syria post-Assad, raising questions about Erdogan’s next move toward Israel.
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How misplaced optimism in intelligence assessments led to strategic miscalculations, and what Israel could learn from it.
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China, Cairo move toward Erdogan as Iran recedes in newly threatening, fast-changing Mideast reality.