Ever tried to make a decision for a group where half the group opposed you? It’s like a coach telling his team to play conservatively when all they want to do is take chances. It’s a recipe for conflict and…
Tag: Israel
US Pressuring Israel as Peace Talks Falter
Who’s America’s top ally in the Middle East? Whose intelligence agency helps the US keep tabs on Iran and Syria? Whose military is willing to intervene to stop terrorists when the Americans can’t or won’t? The answers are: Israel, Israel…
Iran Defends ‘Death to America’ Chant
Been to any big rallies with throngs chanting “Death to Iran” lately? Didn’t think so. But “Death to America” is a longstanding and popular slogan in Iran. Yet with delicate nuclear talks with the West coming soon, Iran’s top military…
Looking Back: How 2014 Changed the World, Part 1
It wasn’t like 9/11. We don’t all remember where we were on June 14, 2014. Most of the world was asleep when the gentle tremor was felt in parts of Iran and Iraq. For that matter, most of the world’s…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide – 12th Edition
The Iranian nuclear crisis is getting more and more serious. The world is determined to negotiate a deal with them to avoid a war, but will we end up with nuclear-armed terrorists instead? Here’s a look: • By the middle…
Anti-Israel Egyptian Opposition Plans More Protests
Support for terrorists. Anti-Israel statements. Calling Jerusalem “Islamic” while dismissing its significance to Judaism and Christianity. Yes, the Egyptian opposition has shown its true colors by saying all of the above this week according to Ahram Online. Oh, and they’re…