Trump’s and Netanyahu’s folly
The ‘Deal’ means opponents of Israel will have no option but violence Since the Second Intifada in 2000, the Israelis have been steadily moving to the right-of-centre. Successive Israeli governments have made…
Killing Soleimani undermines global order
How would Trump have reacted to Vice President Pence being assassinated? Those who applaud the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani seem to simply equate him to a terrorist who certainly deserved…
Stepping back from the brink
Papering over the mess Trump’s desire for political gains created President Donald Trump’s order to kill Iran’s General Soleimani is one of the most reckless acts taken by a president, who once…
Ending US-Iran impasse rests only on face-to-face negotiations
Other measures have serious pitfalls Even a cursory review of the turmoil sweeping the Middle East points to Iran as one of the main culprits behind most of the conflicts that have…
Netanyahu personifies the corrupting force of power
The noose tightens The long-anticipated indictment of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally come to pass. For three years, Netanyahu spared no effort to scuttle three criminal cases against him, but…
Trump’s disgraceful letter to Erdoğan
The work of a mentally disturbed individual There is no wonder that every person and news outlet that saw Trump’s letter to Turkey’s president Erdoğan thought it was a joke. When it…
For the US and Iran, war is not an option
There is need for an honest broker Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA, or Iran deal) was sadly based on a lack of understanding of its…
Not acting at our peril
The climate crisis is worsening Climate change is real and is visible to all. The scientific evidence is overwhelming, and denying that climate change is already upon us, especially as US President…
Trump’s embrace of white supremacy
How he is poisoning the USA’s soul Within 13 hours, two mass shooting took place— in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio— killing 31 innocent people and injuring twice as many. We…
Netanyahu’s defunct strategy to keep Hamas at bay
One violent episode after another Netanyahu has served as prime minister for the past 11 years, coinciding with Hamas’ rule over Gaza ever since it usurped power in 2007 from the Palestinian…
Trump must never listen to Bolton
But Iran must change its behaviour too Waging a war against Iran, or even thinking of doing so, is sheer madness. US President Donald Trump has thus far wisely rejected the outrageous…
Risk of Israeli-Iranian war still looms high
Dialogue the only way forward Accusing Iran of being a rogue country bent on acquiring nuclear weapons, supporting extremist groups and terrorism, persistently threatening Israel, and destabilising the region in its relentless…
The election will obliterate the face of Israel as we know it
Leaving no chance of a two-state solution in sight The result of the Israeli election has demonstrated that the Israeli public’s movement to the right is now consolidated, and that its prospective…
Sisi’s socioeconomic agenda
And human rights concerns The re-election of Egypt’s President Sisi came as no surprise. Despite irregularities at some polling stations, President Sisi won handedly because he remains the most popular president, and…
Trump and Kim Jong Un
Sailing On Uncharted Waters The prospective meeting between President Trump and North Korea’s Chairman Kim Jong Un would be historic, and regardless of the outcome it will have major implications for years…
The US’ enablement jeopardizes Israel’s future
No longer committed to a two-state solution? The United States has been and remains the staunchest supporter of Israel, and its unqualified support will cause significant damage to Israel’s future wellbeing.…
Self-determination is an inalienable right
An overwhelming number of movements can no longer be ignored by the international community The Iraqi Kurds’ referendum that was conducted several weeks ago won an overwhelming majority in favor of independence,…