In response to the Khashoggi murder, we can satisfy our emotions or address our self-interest, but not both.
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Khashoggi In Context
Tag Archives: The Middle East
Budgetary Assault
The support of generations of displaced Palestinians, now around 5 million, is no longer a relief effort; it is an industry.
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The Middle East’s Bravest Woman
In an act reminiscent of Rosa Parks, a Saudi woman bared her legs, arms and hair in public.
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‘Victory’ In Mosul
The liberation of Mosul from Islamic State control is an example of a classic Pyrrhic victory, meaning no true victory at all.
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The Six-Day War, 50 Years Later
The Six-Day War redrew the Middle East map a half-century ago, but neither the war nor its aftermath yielded anything like true peace.
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Israel’s U.N. Opponents Sing ‘Hail To The Chief’
President Carter humbly orchestrated a smooth Mideast handoff to his successor. President Obama had other priorities.
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The Battle For Mosul
The Islamic State group may be defeated in Mosul, but this won’t be decisive in the drive to destroy the militant group.
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A Clear Message In Plain Hebrew
Maybe Iran wants ballistic missiles so it can deliver lollipops to Tel Aviv, but probably not.
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The Argentine Pope And The Iranian President
Pope Francis seems to overlook Iran’s role in bringing terror to his own hometown.
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Low-Grade Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism does not necessarily manifest in violence. Case in point: the BDS movement.
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