It really is all about timing. In the case of Iran’s nuclear program it could be the difference between war and a peaceful deal, or between dodging a bullet or allowing terrorists to develop nuclear weapons. Israeli media have reported…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide – 8th Edition
Things have calmed a bit in the Middle East, but that doesn’t mean things are slow. In fact, the situation regarding Iran’s nuclear program is picking up steam. • Iran is talking nice. But are they really willing to compromise?…
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…
Palestinian Violence Raises Concerns of New ‘Uprising’ against Israel
Could a new Palestinian-Israeli war be on the horizon? The question hangs in the air after two Israeli soldiers have been killed by terrorists since Friday. The IDF Twitter feed then reported that a Palestinian rocket hit open territory in…
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…