Intrigue and behind-the-scenes diplomacy are at work these days. Here’s a look: • This analyst found a sign that something positive may be happening in Iran vis-a-vis Israel. I think it’s all a ruse to earn the trust of the…
Category: Syria
Syria Fighting Injures Israeli Soldiers
Stray mortar fire isn’t something most if us deal with, but Israel certainly is. On Wednesday, two Israeli soldiers were lightly injured by mortar fire from Syria, according to the IDF Blog. The IDF believes at this point the mortar…
What the Bible Says about Syria, Part 4 – Redemption
Most of the prophecies regarding what is modern-day Syria are tragic. Devastation, exile, and so on. But there is one prophecy for the northern corner of Syria that offers hope. Some day, there will be redemption. In fact, there’ll be…
Analysis: Obama MidEast Policy Puts Future at Risk
The largest bet that can be made in poker is to go “all in” – putting all one’s money on just one set of cards. But sometimes in real life, the greatest gamble is by doing little or nothing. And…
Russia Fears Syrian Terrorists Could Hurt Them
Syria is a chaotic mess right now that could be coming to a country near you. Or at least that’s what has Russian President Vladimir Putin concerned. Syria’s diverse rebellion has Al-Qaeda members fighting against the regime, and Putin noted…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide – 7th Edition
So the Syria crisis has calmed for now, so the new hot topic is Iran. Will they back down on their pursuit of nuclear weapons? Will the West compromise on Iran without that guarantee? • Iran is very close to…