Left: The EU's Federica Mogherini (L), Iran's Mohammad Javad Zarif, Russia's Sergei Lavrov (R) in Vienna after the deal was signed. (Reuters/Leonhard Foeger) VIENNA 1815: The great powers of Europe; Russia, Prussia, Great Britain and Austria, meet … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Viennas*
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Xi’s Bluffing Hand*
Next week’s state visit of China’s No. 1 Xi Jinping looks to be all pomp and circumstance. There is little expectation that the long list of critical issues between Washington and Beijing will be addressed in any substantive way. And, in fact, the … [Read more...] about Xi’s Bluffing Hand*
Getting Serious About Syria: A Deal is Urgently Needed*
Left: Current Status of Syrian Civil War (By Syria location map2.svg) Secretary of State Kerry gets calls from his Russian counterpart and calls him back. But what we hear is more of the same: the United States wants Assad out, the Russians support … [Read more...] about Getting Serious About Syria: A Deal is Urgently Needed*
Another Gathering Storm*
Graf credit: World Economic Forum “Outlook on the Global Agenda - Just when you think things couldn't get worse, they do. As chaos, civil war and anarchy spread across the Middle East; as Europe is subject to the most massive Muslim invasion since … [Read more...] about Another Gathering Storm*
Algemeiner Articles from 2013-2015
Publications in https://www.algemeiner.com/author/rachel-ehrenfeld/ SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 8:19 AM Obama and Kerry: The ‘Lemon’-Car Salesmen Just like a used-car salesman, Secretary of State John Kerry continues to peddle the defective agreement with … [Read more...] about Algemeiner Articles from 2013-2015
Weekly Review, September 7-11, 2015
Europe’s refugee crisis a warning to Israel - Norman A. Bailey - There are certain situations that do not lend themselves to any reasonable solution which will fulfill all the objectives of the actors in the drama. The tidal wave of political and … [Read more...] about Weekly Review, September 7-11, 2015
Europe’s refugee crisis a warning to Israel*
Left: Spain warns of jihadist infiltration threat with 'avalanche' of refugees - Israel needs to fence all its borders, quickly There are certain situations that do not lend themselves to any reasonable solution which will fulfill all the objectives … [Read more...] about Europe’s refugee crisis a warning to Israel*
Democrats Who Are Willing to Trust Iran
Left: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said "there will be no deal" if the sanctions are not lifted. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) “If somebody tells you he wants to cut your throat, the last thing you do is buy him a knife” – Senator Lindsey … [Read more...] about Democrats Who Are Willing to Trust Iran
Russians facing up to a Syrian climax?
Left: Syria has reportedly received six MiG-31"Foxhound" interceptor aircraft from Russia, although there has so far been no official confirmation of this. Source: Russian Air Force With Pres. Obama’s self admission that the U.S. has no Syria … [Read more...] about Russians facing up to a Syrian climax?
Weekly Review, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, 2015
Obama Selling the Iranian Deal - Rachel Ehrenfeld - As a used lemon-car salesman, Secretary of State John Kerry continues to peddle the defective agreement with Iran. While his boss, who commands the lemon car dealership has successfully persuaded 36 … [Read more...] about Weekly Review, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, 2015