Iranian entanglements
In recent weeks, two news reports have circulated about Iran’s relationship with al-Qaeda. On Tuesday, March 18, Sen. John McCain...
Lebanon
Sirens in the Strait
In ancient Greek mythology, the Sirens were beautiful sea-maidens, known for chanting sweet melodies to lure hapless sailors into dangerous...
The truth about Saddam and terrorism
Saddam Hussein's Iraq had extensive ties to terrorist organizations, including Al Qaeda, according to an official report published by the...
Kosovo’s stark warning
Kosovo's US-backed declaration of independence is deeply troubling. By setting a precedent of legitimizing the secession of disaffected minorities, it...
Mugniyeh’s true legacy
It is quite possible that terror master Imad Mughniyeh was not killed Tuesday night in Damascus for his past crimes,...
Grimmacing to victory, grinning to defeat
For leaders in democracies, perhaps the most difficult decision is to change course. Decision-making is hard enough. Revisiting decisions...
Breaching conventions in statesmanship
Winston Churchill once said, " When I am abroad, I always make it a rule never to criticize or attack...
George in jihadland
US President George W. Bush arrived in Israel at the start of an eight-day tour of the Middle East at...
Gang-rape in Annapolis, Saudi-style
The Annapolis meeting: "peace in our time," at Israel's expense, of course.It is fitting that Condoleezza Rice chose the U.S. Naval...
Staticidal zealotry
A Palestinian terror-state: Condi's hope for a "legacy?"Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice behaves like a zealot. In her ever-rasher pursuit...
Bush Doctrine 2.0?
The first term of the George W. Bush presidency and what has come to be known as the "Bush Doctrine"...
How not to help “moderates”
According to the commander of Military Intelligence, Maj.-Gen. Amos Yadlin, Israel's raid in Syria on September 6 against what was...
Recognizing the Axis of Evil
North Korea might be hiding or building nukes in Syria. (National Geographic Photo) If media reports of last week's IAF...
Where America and Iraq converge
Petraeus and Crocker told it like it is, and made clear the need for patience. Gen. David Petreaus and US...
Of men and mice
IDF soldiers are the bedrock of Israel's livelihood. One by one the warriors ascended the stage Sunday evening to receive...
Coalitions, good and bad
Building and maintaining coalitions is one of the most difficult tasks of a nation at war. On the one hand,...