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Israel Eyeing the Islamic Republic?
Tensions are soaring in the Middle East. But as the world awaits and debates the possibility of a highly speculated unilateral Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear program, the reality is that the Iranian threat to Israel goes far beyond a … Continue reading
Assad’s Military Gains and the Western-Sunni Setback in Syria
The Alawite regime in Syria has by and large won a series of impressive tactical victories. Fighting is not yet over, however mere mop-up operations and rebel raids remain. The war has been costly, as bloodshed has already claimed more … Continue reading
Posted in Lebanon & Hezbollah, Syria, Turkey
Tagged iraq, israel, jerusalem, lebanon, middle-east, middleast, obama, palestine, sectarian tensions, syria, turkey
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The “Arab Spring” and the Decline of the Arab Nation-State
By: Daniel Brode The “Arab Spring” is fomenting a breakdown of Arab states through the forces of sectarianism and radical Islam. The genesis of Arab states is in mandates maintained by European powers, Britain and France, following the collapse of … Continue reading
Israel is not Isolated
Despite incessant claims of Israel’s isolation from the political opposition, media pundits, and US officials, the level of the Jewish state’s bilateral relations with crucial players indicate otherwise. Earlier this month, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned of “Israel’s growing … Continue reading
The Imperative of Retaking the Philadelphia Corridor
The current upheavals in the Arab world suggest that Israel should consider retaking the Philadelphia Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border. This would better poise Israel to defend itself against future hostilities arising from an entente between Egypt and Hamas. The … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Hamas, IDF, Israel, Palestinians, Syria
Tagged arabspring, egypt, gaza, hamas, israel, jerusalem, map, news, palestine, philadelphia, syria
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