America’s Enemies Bite the Hands that Feed Them
Western democracies, in general, and the United States, in particular, must enhance their military posture of deterrence and pursue peace through strength, rather than through concessions and retreat.
Conventional Wisdom vs. Evidenced-Reality
US State Department policy-making has been at odds with Mid East reality (evidence), elevating conventional wisdom (worldview) over the inconvenient truths and frustrating complexities of the jerkily-cyclical Middle Eastern reality.
Will Biden Adopt Carter’s Regime-Change Policy?
A Carter Redux?
Growing Global Interest in Israel’s Hi-tech
The integration of Israel’s ultra-orthodox community in the hightech sector is expanding (still in the initial stage) and will be a positive influence
Global Confidence Reaffirmed in Israel’s Economy
The 'Blue and White" is in the "Pink"
Ambassador Friedman’s NYT Interview Reflects US Interests
Israel’s withdrawal from the mountain ridges would transform the Jewish State from a national security asset of the US to a national security liability/burden upon the US, depriving the US of a unique beachhead, which constitutes the largest US aircraft carrier with no US soldiers on board, and a most productive battle-tested laboratory,
Obstacles to Peace: A Politically-INCORRECT Diagnosis
Contrary to political-correctness, the Palestinian issue has never been the crux of the Arab-Israeli conflict, a crown-jewel of Arab policy-makers, nor a core-cause of regional turbulence
November Election Impact on US National Security
While only a small minority of US voters are preoccupied with national security and foreign issues, they should realize that the next President of the US will determine the state of a tectonic globe,
The Deeper Meanings of Shavuot
Shavuot reflects the centrality of 'seven' in Judaism.
Israeli Arabs: Integration not Deprivation
Polls overwhelmingly and consistently demonstrate that Israeli Arabs are determined to remain Israeli citizens, rather than become subjects of the Palestinian Authority.
Purim Guide for the Perplexed 2013
A Purim lesson: Be wary of enemies, posing as partners of peace, concealing a strategic goal of extermination.
Past US Mideast Blunders – Repeated or Avoided?
Western Mid-Easat policy – from Iran, the Arabian Peninsula, through Jordan, Egypt and North Africa - has largely failed due to a multitude of erroneous assessments made by well-intentioned policy-makers, researchers, academicians and journalists.
Israel Welcomes Congresswomen Omar and Tlaib
Israel realizes that tolerating criticism does not reflect vacillation, but open-mindedness and an opportunity to highlight critical data, as was the case in prior visits of US legislators known for their criticism of Israel.
Passover Guide for the Perplexed 2013
Connections between the Jewish and American traditions of liberty.
US Peace Initiative – A Reality Test
The attempt to minimize Middle East instability and advance the US interest, on the one hand, and establishing a Palestinian state, on the other hand, constitutes a classic oxymoron, adding fuel – not water – to the Middle East fire.
Blinken Wrong on Israel’s Demography
Contrary to the academic, political, defense and media establishments’ dogma, there is NO Arabic demographic “time bomb.” There is, however, unprecedented Jewish demographic growth
The Saudi-Palestinian Labyrinth
The increasingly disparaging Saudi – and the overall Arab – attitude towards the Palestinian Authority and Hamas has been shaped by the following developments..
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) Guide for the Perplexed, 2021
Yom Kippur is considered to be a Super Sabbath (Shabbat Shabbaton in Hebrew) – a soul-searching opportunity for pious and evil people alike.
Israel’s War on Islamic Terrorism Defends Western Democracies
Islamic terrorism – which has been a Middle East fixture since the seventh century - is neither driven by the 18th-century-established US, nor by the 20th-century-established Israel. It has been driven by a 1,400-year-old fanatic, religious, imperialistic non-compromising vision.
1620-2020: the 400th Anniversary of the US-Israel Alliance
The Mayflower passengers were inspired by the Old Testament, referring to their departure from England as the “Modern Day Exodus;” the sailing across the Atlantic Ocean as the “Modern Day Parting of the Sea;” and the New World as the “Modern Day Promised Land” and the “New Israel.” They considered themselves the “Modern Day Chosen People.”
Iran: Will Congress Rise to the Challenge?
When examining the impact of the JCPOA on the US national security, Congress should assess the dramatic erosion of the US posture of deterrence, as reflected by the surging geo-strategic posture of Russia
The US-Israel Win-Win Relationship
Israeli technologies, shared with the U.S. industry, have enhanced the U.S. employment, research & development and exports.
“The Deal of the Century” – a Perspective from the Middle East
All prior US peace plans crashed against the rocks of the Middle East. Is the 'Deal of the Century' consistent with the ruthlessly uncontrollable and unpredictable Middle East?
Israel: Cybersecurity Powerhouse
Israel has become a cybersecurity powerhouse, creating more than 300 cybersecurity startups, exporting in 2016 $6.5BN in cybersecurity products
Israel’s Key National Security Challenge in 2023
Which may apply to other additional Western democracies as well
Israel: The Natural Gas and Start Up Nation
Straight from the Jerusalem boardroom: Companies around the world invest millions in Israel.
US ‘Foreign Aid’ to Israel: What’s in it for America?
The annual $3.8 billion U.S. investment in Israel saves U.S. lives, strengthens U.S. security and yields an annual rate of return of several hundred percent.
What Makes the Palestinian Authority Run?
Western democracies experience suspension of disbelief, overlooking the Palestinian walk. They embrace the “screen-saving,” misleading Palestinian talk, and delude themselves that financial benefits might divert the Palestinian leadership from its real goal--eradicating the Jewish State.
US Policy in the Middle East
Speculation or Track Record?
Rosh Hashanah (New Year) Guide for the Perplexed, 2021
Wishing you a healthy, challenging and rewarding year