I have neglected saying much lately about the Middle East and Iran, in part because the EWI readership follows things there so closely. But, lately, there's been a good deal of insightful writing that shouldn't be missed. Those on Egypt include J. … [Read more...] about The Middle East &Amp; North Africa
Contributor: Rachel Ehrenfeld
Failing To Deal, Dealing To Fail
The past few days have seen yet another round in the "last straw" dithering about Iran. This time the huffing seems heavier. The IAEA suddenly wakes up and finds that Stuxnet wasn't much of a setback to the Iranian nuclear program, and is finally … [Read more...] about Failing To Deal, Dealing To Fail
Failing To Deal, Dealing To Fail: US Response To Iran Aggression Fumbling, Tepid
The past few days have seen yet another round in the “last straw” dithering about Iran. This time the huffing seems heavier. The IAEA has suddenly woken up and finds that Stuxnet wasn’t much of a setback to the Iranian nuclear program, and it is … [Read more...] about Failing To Deal, Dealing To Fail: US Response To Iran Aggression Fumbling, Tepid
Obama's Un Pitch
Gone are the days when American presidents addressed the United Nations’ General Assembly as the leaders of the free world. President Obama used the international stage to reinforce his foreign policy doctrine, officially relinquishing America’s role … [Read more...] about Obama's Un Pitch
Don't Reward The Palestinians' 'Lawfare' Campaign With Statehood: Make Peace With Israel First
The United Nations' potential blessing of a Palestinian state in an end run around direct negotiations with Israel will add a dangerous new dimension to the Palestinians' decades-long campaign of conventional and unconventional war against the Jewish … [Read more...] about Don't Reward The Palestinians' 'Lawfare' Campaign With Statehood: Make Peace With Israel First
American Voters Still Concerned About Terrorism
Ten years after Muslim jihadists crashed passenger-filled planes into buildings symbolizing the United States leadership in finance and military power, Americans seem to finally understand the threat posed by jihad advocates. In addition to the … [Read more...] about American Voters Still Concerned About Terrorism
Anarchy In Egypt: Whose Embassy Is Next?
The leading role played by the Muslim Brotherhood in the street and in the Egyptian political system can no longer be denied. The mass demonstrations that continued after the fall of Mubarak’s regime weakened of the military leadership’s power, and … [Read more...] about Anarchy In Egypt: Whose Embassy Is Next?
The Obama Peace Plan: Rahm Emanuel Is Wrong
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s attempted last week to reassure Israel that President Obama’s May 19th speech was misconstrued; Mr. Obama’s repeated calls for Israel’s return to the 1967 lines grew out of his concern for the Jewish state, claimed the … [Read more...] about The Obama Peace Plan: Rahm Emanuel Is Wrong
A More Efficient Way To Reveal Osama And Al-Qaeda's Secrets
Talking on the CBS show “60 Minutes,” President Obama noted: “It’s going to take some time for us to exploit the intelligence that we were able to gather on site” during the raid in which Osama bin Laden was killed. This information, according to Mr. … [Read more...] about A More Efficient Way To Reveal Osama And Al-Qaeda's Secrets
Drug Trafficking, Kidnapping Fund Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda Inc. might suffer some initial setbacks from Osama bin Laden's death, but so did Apple Inc. when shares dropped over rumors of Steve Jobs' illness. But it did not take long to realize that Jobs has established a highly functional … [Read more...] about Drug Trafficking, Kidnapping Fund Al Qaeda