Book Reviews

Book Reviews
Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza
June 1, 2025
Book Reviews
Heroes to Hostages: America and Iran, 1800-1988
June 1, 2025
Book Reviews
Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West
June 1, 2025
Book Reviews
Jerusalem on Earth: Clamoring at Heaven’s Gate: Post-Six Day War Jerusalem
June 1, 2025
Book Reviews
Polluted Politics: The Development of an Israeli-Palestinian E-Waste Economy
June 1, 2025
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Middle East Forum Online
The New Crescent: Mecca Pact Gives Rise to a Sunni Bloc, Posing New Challenges for Israel
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August 17, 2026
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Jonathan Spyer
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Middle East Forum Observer
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August 17, 2026
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Javier A. Hernández
The Port of Anzali on the Caspian Sea coast in northern Iran.
Middle East Forum Observer
Iran Moves to Legally Secure Itself at the Caspian Sea
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August 16, 2026
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Shay Khatiri
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Middle East Forum Observer
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August 15, 2026
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Dhimmitude Project
The Captured Testimony of Kairos Palestine II
“Peacemaking” Document Invites Western Churches to Abet the Restoration of Dhimmitude in the Levant.
August 14, 2026
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Mark Durie
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Middle East Forum Online
Dearborn’s Mayor Helps Terrorize Diaspora Jews with Genocide Lie
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August 14, 2026
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Dexter Van Zile
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Middle East Forum Observer
Can Iran’s Strategic Capture of Iraq’s Telecommunications be Reversed?
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August 14, 2026
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Middle East Forum Online
End Major U.S. Non-NATO Ally Status for China’s Cronies
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August 13, 2026
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Middle East Forum Online
Turkey Shifts Wiretapping, Internet-Control Powers to Erdoğan’s Cybersecurity Body
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August 13, 2026
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Abdullah Bozkurt
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Middle East Forum Online
Mecca Defense Pact Isn’t Meant to Challenge Israel, at Least Not on the Battlefield
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August 13, 2026
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