How social media shaped recent developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Category Archives: Regional Security
Lebanon’s Refugee Crisis Reaches A Tipping Point Reply
Lebanon’s collective identity and divided loyalties stall proper action. More…
Iran’s Naval Strategy: Planning for the Worst Reply
How Iran’s naval strategy and assets play a role in regional security More…
A Brief Recap of the Israeli Foreign Policy Debate Reply
For political observers in Israel, it was an unique opportunity to garner some insight into the foreign policy beliefs of the leading candidates; for the candidates, it was a chance to distance themselves from each other. More…
In Syria, Exacerbation of the Civil War Leads to a Rise of Jihadists Reply
In Syria, a power vacuum has created space for the emergence of Jihadists — how the West deals with this dilemma will be the next stage of Syria’s civil war. More…
Iraq After Jalal Talabani Reply
An ambiguous turmoil awaits Iraq–and its neighbors–after Mam Jalal’s stroke.
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The Last Best Hope for Syria – a No-Fly Zone Reply
In Syria — with nearly 40,000 casualties since the start of the conflict — the Middle East’s most pressing humanitarian crisis has yet to be addressed. More…
Much Ado About Something Reply
The upgraded UN status changes the status quo in the Near East — but by what degree is still uncertain. More…
Another Clinton at State? 1
For the Middle East, no Secretary of State would be better than Bill. More…
Take Two? Reply
What Obama’s reelection means — and doesn’t mean — for the Middle East. More…
The Jerusalem Review 