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Iran Accelerates Enrichment

But the Iranians’ behavior most of all indicates that they truly believe they can get away with this acceleration of their enrichment activity and no one will take any measures against them, as they pick up the pace of their race to the nuclear finishing line.  Read More »

Al-Qaeda and the Jihadists Join the Battle against the Syrian Regime

The battle over Syria has descended into a carefully orchestrated uprising coordinated and fueled by al-Qaeda operatives.  Read More »

Can the West Trust Iranian Commitments?

As long as this is the Iranian political agenda, Tehran will seek to free itself in time from any shackles that are placed on its nuclear program, regardless of the optimism that Western diplomats are now projecting at the end of every round of negotiations.  Read More »

The “Al-Aksa Is in Danger” Libel: The History of a Lie

The modern blood libel “Al-Aksa is in danger” has come to be regarded as unalloyed truth by millions in the Muslim world.  Read More »

Iran’s Leaders Say: “Destroy Israel”

Calls for Israel’s destruction are being voiced by a broad spectrum of the Iranian leadership.  Read More »

Ahmadinejad in Abu Musa: Iran’s Lengthening Shadow in the Gulf

In response to the mounting Iranian challenge in the Gulf, the need for American power in the region has only grown.  Read More »

Updating Israel’s Security Policy

If you ask any Arab leader about the greatest threat, he will say Iran – not Israel – but not publicly.   Read More »

Will Lebanon Help Iran Circumvent Sanctions?

As part of its efforts to break the grip of Western sanctions, Iran is working intensively to develop its economic ties with Lebanon.  Read More »

The Berlin Wall of Mideast Oil Comes Down

There is no reason why Israel should feel compelled to race back to the 1967 lines, but rather should protect its legal right to defensible borders, without the sword of Middle East oil hanging over its head.  Read More »

Peacemaking Mythologies from Taba to Olmert

What is required instead is an alternative diplomatic strategy, and more secure path for achieving Middle East peace, rather than trying to revive the a formula that has only led to diplomatic failure.  Read More »

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