Israel’s Mideast reality check

Read this article in French, Arabic and Portuguese. Tel Aviv has had a bad few weeks. A once favorable regional balance Continue reading →

The US goes ‘rogue’ in Syria

Read a French translation of this article. In July, the White House and Pentagon requested authority from Congress to build Continue reading →

American provocation on the Syrian-Iraqi border

Read this article in French and Portuguese. Damascus — As the battle to drive ISIS out of its remaining territories Continue reading →

After Riyadh summit, Sunni unity crumbles

The glowing orb stunt should have been a sign that all was not what it seems. Theatrics, in the world Continue reading →

Saudi Arabia’s last war

For years the Saudis have waged proxy battles against Iran, with little success. Now, despite this history of losses, Riyadh Continue reading →

Stealing Syria

The conflict in Syria has never been about establishing freedom and democracy in the Levantine state. It is about controlling Continue reading →

Danger of a ‘waterways’ war with Iran

Read this article in French, Spanish and Portuguese. After weeks of saber-rattling over Iran as the “number one terrorist state” Continue reading →

Iran or ISIS: Trump must choose

Read this article in Russian. If you were betting on an unpredictable Donald J. Trump to transform America’s bankrupt Mideast Continue reading →