Joseph Puder
When Will the Palestinians Make ‘Painful Concessions’ for Peace?
The one way street of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
Obama’s Contradictions on the ‘Will of the People’
He endorsed the "will of the people" in Egypt without knowing what it is, and he actively rejected the will of the Israeli people who voted for a center-right government.
Throughout New Middle East, Islamists Have Upper Hand
From Algeria to Iraq, the Muslim Brotherhood is well-positioned.
Amir Abbas Fakhravar: Leading the Charge Against the Islamic Republic
The former Evin prisoner, a current resident of the U.S., heads a growing, youth-oriented opposition movement.
‘LandPeace’: A Bottom-up Approach to Peace in Israel
A group of West Bank Israelis and Palestinians want the politicians and the outside world to step aside — they can manage just fine on their own, thank you very much.
Iran Accuses Israel of Terror, and the West of Undermining Anti-Terror Efforts — Really
Iran claims Israel has "terror brigades" after the assassination of Hamas operative al-Mabhouh. But no mention of the 30 years of terror attacks inflicted by Iran.
The Continued Failure of U.S. Iran Policy
It isn't just President Obama's attempted deal-making with Iran that has come a cropper. There is 30 years of failure behind him. (Also read Michael Ledeen: "Berlusconi for President.")
Will Egypt Go the Way of Iran?
Egypt is headed for a repeat of the Iranian Islamic revolution — and U.S. tax dollars may very well be funding it.
Christians Suffer Under the Palestinian Authority
The American government refuses to acknowledge the medieval abuses of Christians at the hands of the Palestinian Authority.
This Again? A Norwegian University Threatens a Boycott of Israel
The boycott's revisionist history belies a virulent strain of anti-Semitism now active in Norway.
What Does Russia Hope to Gain By Being Soft on Iran?
Putin is looking to use the Iranian nuclear situation to reposition Russia as a superpower.
The Real Obstacle to Middle East Peace? Let’s Check the Record
President Obama blames the "settlements." He could not be more ill-informed.
To Bomb, or Not to Bomb, Iran
Should Israel strike at Iran's nuclear sites? If so, when? (Also read Richard Fernandez: Calculus.)
Islamist Terror and Stockholm Syndrome
When Western societies blame themselves and the "injustices" they perpetrate for the violent attacks against them — the terrorists win.
America’s Influence Declining in Middle East
As expected by his critics, Obama's overtures to the Muslim world have former allies changing sides, expecting Iran to be the winner.
Syria, Israel, and Water: Prelude to a War?
Syria, due to horrible mismanagement and siphoning by Turkey, is in dire need of a water source. Israel has one.
Bush, Obama Take Two Different Approaches to Muslim Democracy
Condoleezza Rice and Barack Obama said radically different things about democracy when each spoke in Cairo.
Wrong, Mr. President — Jewish Settlements Expedited Peace Talks
Ironically, it has been the expansion of the Jewish settlements driving the Palestinians to the negotiating table.
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