Hamas had a very effective three-pronged strategy against Israel, but it lacked support from Muslim states. Now, the attack on Iran shifts the entire calculation. The Israeli-Iranian war is in full swing, and it threatens to spread even further. It may be the right time to look at some of its roots. Hamas’s offensive plan […]
Israel against Iran – Peace or More War
Israel attacked Iran to stop the salami tactics. Now Tehran and Moscow will choose to raise the stakes or to bargain. The uncertainty about China. Israel attacked Tehran’s Ayatollahs to stop the salami tactics of an unwinnable proxy war with Hamas in Gaza, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, and the Yemenite Houthis, while Iran was completing its nuclear […]
Global Cracks from the U.S. Political Divide
A few thousand votes in perhaps a dozen counties scattered across three or four states will determine the election of the next president of the United States. This choice holds significant implications for the destiny of 8 billion people worldwide due to the anticipated policy shifts between the two candidates. One, Kamala Harris, aims to […]
Putin’s firing of the Middle East
A year after the October 7 massacre, Israel is stronger than ever, and its enemies are weaker than ever. Yet, as the shadows of wars cloud half of the world, politics lags behind weapons—except for Putin. A year after the brutal October 7 pogrom, the political situation surrounding Israel, the victim of the attack, is […]
Peace in Ukraine and Chaos for the World?
Is peace in Ukraine possible soon? The American elections are pivotal, of course. If Donald Trump wins, he has said he’ll achieve peace quickly. However, even if Kamala Harris is elected (as recent polls suggest is more likely), Russian President Vladimir Putin may seek a compromise, facing the prospect of four more years of fighting […]
Saudi-Iran in Chinese sauce
Last week’s deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia brokered by China is a significant success for Beijing, and it could as well change the shape of the Middle East. Still, it’s not clear in which direction it could spin. It may bring benefits to everybody, or it might also increase conflict in the region. The […]