The right of return is the last means of the Palestinians to achieve their objectives of establishing one big Palestinian state on the entire territory of Palestine. That goal retains its unequivocal meaning whatever euphemism one prefers, such as … [Read more...] about Palestinian Myth: “The Right of Return”
Middle East Conflicts
Washington’s Artful “Engagement” Diplomacy
Mirabile Dictu! Even Fareed Zakaria says the Joint Plan of Action, signed between Iran + P5+1 countries in Geneva, Switzerland, is a “train wreck.” Why? Because Iran has no intentions to freeze any parts of Iran’s nuclear program. “They talked about … [Read more...] about Washington’s Artful “Engagement” Diplomacy
The Caucasus Snake Pit
An Islamic militant plot target, the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, was reported in late May 2012. News reports indicated that Russia's security agencies, working with Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee in Georgia's former Abkhazia region, … [Read more...] about The Caucasus Snake Pit
Israeli Arabs and Palestinians Jihadis fighting in Syria
"The Twitter account of the Ibn Taymiyyah Center, affiliated with the global jihad in the Gaza Strip (The Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem), announces the death in Syria of Wissam Muhammad al-Atal from the Gaza Strip (apparently during a … [Read more...] about Israeli Arabs and Palestinians Jihadis fighting in Syria
What is Not Holding the World Together
In one of those misbegotten historical analogies, it’s fashionable these days to talk about the parallels between our current scene with the world of 1914. Most historical comparisons are faulty, but often made by people who should know … [Read more...] about What is Not Holding the World Together
Kerry’s Oblivious “Peace” Efforts
In Kuwait, after 10 failed trips to negotiate peace between Israel and the Palestinian authority, Secretary of State John Kerry proudly declared "Everywhere I go, even here today, everybody I talk to expresses gratitude to the efforts the United … [Read more...] about Kerry’s Oblivious “Peace” Efforts
Rewarding Palestinian Violence
The tremendous success of the Palestinian propaganda machine is underexposed. No other refugee group has been as violent, or attracted such active political and financial support as the Palestinians. Perhaps that's one of the reasons they refuse to … [Read more...] about Rewarding Palestinian Violence
Iran’s Nuclear Enablers
The speed at which the United States, Britain, France, Germany, China, and Russia are advancing Iran's nuclear ambitions is mind-boggling. Even before the ink dried on the P5+1's six-month Geneva accord with Iran -- aptly described as "just an … [Read more...] about Iran’s Nuclear Enablers
Foreign Fighters Bolster Jihad in Syria
Recent in-fighting among anti-Assad rebel groups in northern Syria attests to the extent to which the area has become the new home of Islamist jihad. While there may be as many as a thousand rebel "bands," it's clear that most are either al Qaeda, … [Read more...] about Foreign Fighters Bolster Jihad in Syria
Erdogan’s Russia Problem and Vice Versa
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's growing Islamist tendencies, his crackdown on the military and the media have upset many in Turkey. Revelations of the gold-for-oil raid and the extent of his and his associates' corruption, bribes to members of … [Read more...] about Erdogan’s Russia Problem and Vice Versa