Why the West Must Stand Up Against Russian Aggression
Russia is only as strong as the West is weak. Europe and the United States have no answer to Putin's aggressive approach in Syria and elsewhere because they themselves lack a clear strategy.
View ArticleBenjamin Netanyahu Faces Rise in Violence in Israel
A new wave of killings has plagued Israel for the past several months, with hopes for a two-state solution growing remoter than ever. The threat of violence is helping Benjamin Netanyahu maintain...
View ArticleIslamic State Adopts a New Approach in Europe
Last week's attacks in Brussels show that Islamic State has built up a sophisticated network of terrorists that goes well beyond al-Qaida's capabilities. It is now able to strike using sleepers who...
View ArticleMahmoud Abbas Says in Interview He Will Not Run Again
On Tuesday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to meet with Angela Merkel in Berlin, where he will ask for support in pushing the peace process forward. In an interview, he says the issue...
View ArticleGermany Begins to Look Critically at Support for Israel
Top Berlin officials are becoming less inclined to unconditionally support Israel. With the two-state solution increasingly unlikely, there is concern that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is...
View ArticleDavid Crane Is Creating Database of Assad War Crimes
In 2012, David Crane helped put notorious Liberian dictator Charles Taylor behind bars. Now he's turned his attention to Syria and is overseeing a project to assemble a massive database of President...
View ArticleGerman Journalist Interview in Syria Under Fire
German journalist Jürgen Todenhöfer filmed an interview with an alleged rebel commander near Aleppo. The claims made by the commander -- that the US was supporting al-Qaida -- made headlines around the...
View ArticleEx-Hamas Head Meshal on Trump's Mideast Peace Initiative
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a new Middle East peace initiative. Khaled Meshal offers his take on the chances for success. He's the most powerful man within Hamas, which has been declared...
View ArticleRichard Haass on Trump Recognition of Jerusalem
Richard Haass, 66, is a former U.S. diplomat and current director of the Council on Foreign Relations. He says that the timing of President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the true capital...
View ArticleTrump Decision on Jerusalem Makes Peace More Difficult
U.S. President Donald Trump prides himself on being a deal-maker. But his decision to relocate the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem will produce only losers. It is time for Europe to take the lead...
View ArticleIslamic State Continues to Terrorize Liberated Iraq Region
Officially, Islamic State has been driven out of the Hawija district of Iraq. But the jihadist groups are still there and continue to terrorize the populace. They often show up in the dark of night.
View ArticleAryana Sayeed on Women in Afghanistan: 'I Am Very Aware of the Danger'
Aryana Sayeed, 33, is the only internationally known pop act in Afghanistan. She is adored by youth -- and hunted by the Taliban.
View ArticleGerman Defense Minister's Proposal 'Deserves Recognition'
In an interview, Wolfgang Ischinger, head of the influential Munich Security Conference, praises the German defense minister for her push for a security corridor in northern Syria and explains why...
View ArticleMiddle East: Iran Influence Could Lead to More Violence
The Arab Spring may have passed over Lebanon and Iraq eight years ago, but now protestors in both countries are taking to the streets to demand changes to the system. The regime in Iran is unlikely to...
View ArticleJordan's King Abdullah II: “The Danger of People Starving to Death Is Greater...
Jordan is concerned about the security of the country's food supplies in the crisis triggered by the coronavirus. In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, King Abdullah II discusses the pandemic and warns...
View ArticleIsraeli Annexation Plans: The West Bank Faces a New Reckoning
Beginning July 1, the Israeli government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, could begin the process of annexing parts of the West Bank, despite this being a violation of international law. For many...
View ArticleLebanon: End of the Illusion - The Inexorable Collapse of Lebanon
Once celebrated as the Switzerland of the Middle East, Lebanon is facing a severe crisis. Its economy is collapsing, while electricity and adequate medical care are hard to find. The state has...
View ArticleBeirut After the Explosion: A Deeply Wounded City
Following the devastating explosion in the port, anger with the political elite is growing in Beirut. People there are trying to pick up the pieces, but many of them have nothing left to lose.
View ArticleYemen’s Houthi Rebel Leader: “The Americans Label Anyone Who Opposes Their...
The United States may soon classify the Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terrorist organization, in part because of their ties to Iran. Their leader, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, 41, expresses defiance in an...
View ArticlePakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan: "India Is a Fascist State, Inspired by...
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, 68, speaks about his country's role in global politics, his admiration for the Chinese leadership and the similarities he shares with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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