Category: Strategic Affairs

Hit the Houthis but eviscerate Tehran

An American-Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear bomb facilities and missile bases is essential; the linchpin of a necessary regional reset; the fulcrum for ameliorating most flashpoints in the region.
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Strategic warning: Escalation ahead

It’s Trump time: Handcuffs off versus Hamas and Iran. Therefore, hostilities are about to escalate – yes “escalate” – purposefully and usefully so. Israel’s use of force will be overwhelming – necessarily so. The international community can and will scream about the need for “immediate” ceasefires, but Israeli leaders will ignore global received wisdom – appropriately and defiantly so.
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A supreme rebuke of Obama

Few Americans had Mideast affairs in mind when they elected Trump over Obama/Biden/Harris last week. But surely, they felt the vibe – that American wokeness and moral self-doubt in foreign affairs were insidious weaknesses. And therefore, they ruled that the Obama era finally must end.
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Mideast political quiz for 5785

Which of the following Mideast-related events can be expected this coming year? Take this quiz and calculate the 5785 future you need to be prepared for. (My answers are at the bottom of the article.)
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Victory over all enemies, amen!

It is time to rebuild strength and deterrence. May this be a year of Israeli and Jewish VICTORIES, crushing and overwhelming victories, over all enemies. Nothing less. Amen.
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Alas, the US is “not involved”

America is not really backstopping Israel with American commitment and power in the confrontation against Iran and its terrorist proxies. Biden’s mania for de-escalation is handcuffing Israel and heartening Iran.
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Robust resilience for Israel

“G-d bless the great alliance between Israel and America forever,” indeed. But Israel must diversify its strategic alliances, sources of raw materials and weaponry, and technological partnerships.
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