Middle East Forum

The Demon in Liberalism

Daniel Pipes on why communism and liberalism are both intolerant of dissent.

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How Israel Became a Leader in Drone Technology

Israel did what it does best – innovate using existing technology to solve problems.

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Getting Iran Out of Syria Is No Easy Task

Israeli air power isn't enough. And it's not clear the Russians could do it even if they were willing. From Jonathan Spyer.

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Tough Post-9/11 Terrorism Sentencing Laws Under Assault

A consequential legal battle is underway to decide whether tough post-9/11 terrorism sentencing laws will remain in place. From Todd Bensman.

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Jesus Was Not a Palestinian

The idea that Jesus was a Palestinian has gone from literary conceit to literal truth in the eyes of hardline anti-Zionists. From Seth Frantzman.

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Tehran's Subtle and Effective Nuclear Bargaining Tactics: A Primer

Iran's nuclear strategy is less about getting the bomb than about getting everything else it wants. From Seth Frantzman.

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Iraq's De-militiafication Is a Sham

Iraq's "government" says Iran-backed Shia militias will be integrated into the state security forces this month. Jonathan Spyer says don't count on it.

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Turning Egypt's Morsi Into a Progressive Icon

Turning Mohamed Morsi into an icon of radical chic won't be easy. From A.J. Caschetta.

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Spotlight: Israel between Elections

Israel’s April 9 election was the first in decades where no major political party campaigned substantially on policy toward the Palestinians, signifying the emergence of an unprecedented public consensus on core security issues.

Though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a new coalition, setting the stage for snap elections in September, he will continue in office as interim prime minister and remains widely favored to win a fifth term in office.

For more on the implications of Israel’s landmark elections, see the selections at right by Middle East Forum staff and fellows.

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Best of Both Worlds for Netanyahu?

by Seth Frantzman (May 30, 2019)

The Elections and Hope for an Israel Victory

by Daniel Seaman (Apr 27, 2019)

Israel's Election Results Show Broad Consensus on Diplomacy and Defense

by Seth Frantzman (Apr 16, 2019)

Winner in Israel Turns Out To Be New Voting Law

by Michel Gurfinkiel (Apr 14, 2019)

Netanyahu's Best of All Possible Worlds Victory

by Micah Levinson (Apr 12, 2019)

President Trump's "Deal of the Century," Israel and Middle East Peace

by EJ Kimball (Apr 2, 2019)

Israelis Want Victory

by Daniel Pipes (Jul 11, 2017)

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