Benjamin Netanyahu: the Israeli Prime Minister who made it okay for the United States to defy Israel’s wishes.
Between Nuke Talks and Opposition to Islamic State, U.S. and Iran Becoming Not-so-Strange Bedfellows
Just how involved is Iran in the fight against the Islamic State?
Our Savior, Iran
Despite resistance on the parts of both countries, détente between Iran and the United States is preordained.
By Pushing for More Sanctions, U.S. Hardliners Play Into Hands of Iranian Hardliners
New sanction legislation against Iran would alienate Europe, Russia, and China.
U.S. Digs Its Heels in on Iran Sanctions
The U.S. has switched its intransigence toward Iran from enrichment capacity to sanctions.
The Syrian Labyrinth
Reese Erlich’s new book on Syria combines on-the-ground reporting with an encyclopedic background in the region’s history.
Ayatollah Khomeini May Have Been Savage, But He Drew the Line at Nukes
The Supreme Leader oversaw plenty of state-sponsored violence, but viewed nuclear weapons as forbidden by Islam.
Iran: Is the Short Honeymoon of Media Freedom Over?
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani promised greater media freedom. So, why are so many journalists in prison and the overall rights situation deteriorating?
The Real Causes of Iraq’s Problems
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki isn’t the only one responsible for Iraq’s woes — history, U.S. foreign policy, and meddling neighbors are also to blame.
ISIS: Common Enemy of Iran and the United States
It’s ironic that Iraq’s last two enemies now stand ready to defend it against a third, ISIS.