Jonathan Spyer
U.S. Responds to the Prospect of Regime Victory in Syria
A victory for the Assad/Iran/Hizballah/Russia side in the Syrian civil war would represent a strategic disaster for the U.S. and the West in the region.
Battleground Syria: Saudi Arabia/Qatar Rivalry Shakes Rebels
As the West weighs involvement, the Saudis replace foe Qatar as the rebels' primary backer.
Iran, via Hezbollah, Comes to Bashar Assad’s Rescue
The support is now clearly evident, and is responsible for Assad's recent gains.
Will Obama Tolerate Syria’s Sarin Gas Terror?
Doing nothing will tell totalitarians that the word of America means nothing. Related: Obama: Yeah, My Syria Red Line is Still in Effect, But…
A Major Syrian Rebel Group Is Now Officially Part of al-Qaeda
The emergence of a new. powerful Islamist force in Syria.
In Syria, Western Illusions Lead to Ill-Advised Action
Take Ghassan Hitto, the U.S. supported rebel leader with ties to jihadists.
Syria: War Over the Ruins
The Assad regime could now be considered just another competitor for power.
In Israeli Election, the Center Holds
The results indicate that a large, sane, pragmatic center is the core presence in Israeli political life.
Syrian Rebels May Soon Take Country’s North
Bashar Assad's forces suffer strategic losses, and are facing a dearth of manpower.
Syrian Opposition Attempts to Unite Amidst Growing Chaos
The U.S.-supported move has some success, but questions remain going forward.
Sovereignty of Violence: A Visit to Syria’s Civil War
Whoever prevails, Syria will face a totalitarian future.
Israel’s ‘Social Protesters’ Live in a Fantasy World
In the manner of adolescents, they think that security and prosperity just sort of happen by themselves.
Hamas Elections Solidify Split from Palestinian Authority
Still, Western media pretends the split never happened.
Bibi’s Win: The Largest Coalition in Israeli History
With an Iranian confrontation looming, he corners 94 of the Knesset's 120 seats.
Netanyahu, Likud Stand To Gain from Early Elections
The prime minister and his party hold a strong hand.
Does ‘Global March to Jerusalem’ Have Iran’s Backing?
Israel prepares for arrival of march calling for its destruction.
Assad Assaults Rebel ‘Free Zones’
The tactic is likely to fail, but the rebels are similarly too weak to overthrow him.
Islamic Jihad’s Attacks, Hamas’ Dilemma
Military conflict with Israel is the last thing a troubled Hamas wants now.
‘Arab Spring’ Leaves a Weakened Hezbollah
If Bashar Assad does not survive in Syria, Hezbollah will be confronted by rising Sunni enemies.
Gaza: Blueprint for Muslim Brotherhood Rule?
Gaza offers a real-world example of the brutal Muslim Brotherhood in government.
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