March 08, 2019
It May Be Time to Go Beyond Zionism
It is necessary to distinguish between hatred of Jews and valid and overdue criticism of Israel’s violations of international humanitarian law.
Learn more »March 07, 2019
Bankrolling Kushner’s Mideast Plan
The Palestinians have no option but to reject the Trump Administration’s peace plan because of its failure to publicly and explicitly guarantee Palestinian statehood in the context of a two-state solution.
Learn more »February 26, 2019
The Trump Administration Is Buying Time in Syria
It is no secret that Trump does not see any financial or strategic value in keeping US forces in Syria; however, his policy there has been like an aimless roller coaster.
Learn more »February 15, 2019
The Trump Administration Repeats Its Follies in Warsaw
The Warsaw conference was another example of Trump’s failed foreign policy, one that runs away from past mistakes by creating others that lead to further disappointment.
Learn more »February 14, 2019
The Khashoggi Affair: Saudi Denial 2.0
Saudi Arabia continues to deny its leadership’s responsibility for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, despite all the evidence that has emerged since his assassination.
Learn more »February 12, 2019
The Gulf States: Wasted Wealth and Unreliable US Policy
Developments over recent years have proven without a doubt that what Washington is unable to do in the Middle East far exceeds what it can and wants to accomplish there.
Learn more »February 05, 2019
A Pharaoh in the Making: Sisi Seeks Long-term Job Security
Many Arab presidents have loved the chair and have worked hard to make it more like a throne. One wonders if Sisi would be audacious enough to just declare himself pharaoh and be done with...
Learn more »February 01, 2019
The Tragic Governance Crisis in Palestine
Fatah and Hamas are underestimating the damage of their split on Palestinians and their strategic objectives to end Israel’s occupation and establish an independent state.
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