In depth analysis of political issues in the Middle East and around the globe
By Ron Raskin The century-long Arab-Israeli conflict—which now extends beyond Arab nations to include non-Arab Muslim countries like Iran and has effectively merged with the Jihad movement—has undergone several phases. The period of large-scale conventional interstate wars ended in 1973, followed by a phase of terrorism that peaked with the second intifada from 2000 to […]
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By Ron Raskin A few days ago, far-right parties made significant gains in the European Parliament elections, clearly indicating a seismic shift in EU public opinion on various policies, including migration. Although EU immigration policy is already tightening, European citizens have shown their dissatisfaction with the current situation which seems to go far beyond border
Growing Cells Or Cancer: What Is The Impact Of Immigration On EU Read More »
By Ron Raskin “War is merely the continuation of policy with other means.” Carl von Clausewitz In a simpler world, people often relied on fighting and demographical change as the primary means to achieve their goals. These were the main battlegrounds between different groups, societies, and nations. As the world evolved, so did the nature
Modern Battlefield: Beyond Conventional and Economic Wars Read More »
By Ron Raskin Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been under attack by Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, Iraqi militias, and Iran. What’s interesting is that while Western countries support Israel defending itself, they’re much more critical when Israel tries to dismantle enemy capabilities in Gaza, Lebanon, or Iran. Many in Israel find it hard to
The Game Of The Century Read More »
