Ever wish there was a formula for making the world a safer place? Well, here’s one that will at least keep it from becoming more dangerous. Israeli Prime Minister laid out on Tuesday four steps to prevent Iran from gaining…
Category: Diplomacy
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide – 5th Edition
Build-up to a strike in Syria has dominated the headlines all week, after a chemical weapons attack by the regime there killed hundreds—including children. But now politics and debate are overshadowing military plans. Here’s what you should know: The Syria…
Politics Holding Up Syria Strike
The pen is mightier than the missile, especially when politics stand in the way of military action. That’s apparently what happened to the Syria strike, as the UK has had to delay their involvement due to opposition in their government.…
Israel Releases Terrorists as Part of Peace Process
It may sound odd to release convicted murderers in an effort to reach peace, but that’s what the Israeli government was forced to do Monday. 26 prisoners were approved to be released, including terrorists with blood on their hands, Ynet…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide
Another week has come and gone in the Middle East, and it’s been a busy one. The Israelis and the Palestinians have restarted peace talks (and if you want to know if those will result in a deal or not,…
Germany Shocked by Crackdown on Protesters in Turkey
Sometimes attention can be a bad thing, and that’s exactly what Turkey is getting right now. With ongoing protests across the country, Turkish authorities and police have been cracking down on demonstrations. And Germany doesn’t like what’s happening. An official…