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May 19, 2025, 5:32 AM

The Scythians: Lords of the Steppe in the Shadows of History

In the windswept plains of Eurasia, from the Black Sea to the Altai Mountains, once roamed a people who captivated ancient chroniclers and continue to challenge modern scholars. The Scythians—nomadic horse-warriors whose culture emerged and flourished between the 9th century...

May 17, 2025, 11:08 PM

Achieving Gazan Peace

GAZA , GAZA - MAY 14: Charitable organizations distribute hot meals to Palestinians in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, Gaza on May 14, 2025. As Israel's relentless and devastating attacks on the Gaza Strip continue, Israeli policies have exacerbated the already severe humanitarian crisis in the region. (Photo by Mahmoud ssa/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Gazan civilians are being denied aid, including food, adequate temporary shelter, and clean water, and subject to mortal danger by a conflict between the Islamist militant organization Hamas and Israel Defense Forces implementing the policy of the right wing Likud...

Jonathan Zausmer

May 15, 2025, 10:29 PM

The Great Trump Dump

If you are one of the laggers in following this fast moving dynamic of the Middle East, here’s the news. Trump and Bibi are no longer BFF. You may need to research a few social media terms and acronyms...

Jonathan Shavit

May 14, 2025, 11:16 PM

Who needs Ansar Allah?

Ansar Allah, better known in the West as the Houthis. A movement consisting of Zaydi Shia Muslims – not to be confused with Twelver Shia Muslims you will find in Iran and Lebanon – named after the name of...

May 14, 2025, 10:52 PM

Iran is crumbling: The Final Days Are upon Us

After over four decades of tyranny, terror sponsorship, and revolutionary expansionism, the Islamic Republic of Iran may finally be approaching its end. Just a year ago Iran seemed stronger than ever, but now the winds have changed dramatically and...

May 13, 2025, 8:49 PM

Netanyahu on the Way to a Plea Deal

The President Launches a Public Campaign for a Deal — and Netanyahu Stays Silent My Take: Likud’s Silence Points to Coordination with Herzog — Possibly Ahead of a Security Escalation or Major Legal Move As someone who has known the political...

Sergio Restelli

May 13, 2025, 7:45 AM

Iran and Turkey: Leading terrorism support in West and South Asia

Iran and Turkey have been seen strongly supporting non-state terror actors in the Middle East. With Iran supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthi's and other terrorist groups in the Middle East, Turkey has not been far behind supporting various Islamic Brotherhood...

Michael Arizanti

May 10, 2025, 10:29 PM

Syria’s Fragile Peace: Why the World Must Now Support DDR in Damascus

After more than a decade of brutal war, Syria stands at a critical turning point. For years, headlines were dominated by images of destruction, refugee flows, and proxy conflicts. But today, there’s a quieter, more hopeful story unfolding—one that...

May 8, 2025, 11:55 PM

From Ally to Afterthought: Israel’s New Role in US Policy

After months of friction with the Biden administration over Gaza and years of drift since the Abraham Accords, Donald Trump’s political return was met with extreme optimism in Jerusalem. For much of Israel’s right-wing, Biden’s criticism of the Gaza...

May 8, 2025, 2:40 PM

Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Being Worthy of the Land

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has found itself in an existential struggle for survival. What began with Hamas’s brutal assault on the communities of the Gaza envelope, quickly escalated into a multi-front war. Hezbollah soon joined the fray, launching...

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