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By Ron Raskin. The MOU signed by Trump was nothing less than a shock across the Israeli political landscape—and not only there. The inevitable question everyone is asking is: why? Why did he sign such a terrible MOU? It is time to look at reality with our eyes wide open, because in our world, disconnection […]
The Game of the Century: Summing Up the First Middle Eastern Regional War Read More »
By Ron Raskin. The entire world is now discussing the possible collapse of the Ayatollah regime. No one knows what will happen in the coming days—or even hours. Yet one conclusion is already hard to escape: a popular uprising alone may not be enough to bring the regime down, but it will almost certainly mark
Khomeinism is Dead—Don’t Bury the Islamic Republic Yet Read More »
by Ron Raskin. In one of my earlier posts, I described the main ideologies in today’s West and the thinking behind them. Now I want to focus on one of them: the social-progressive such as represented by current Spanish government and their vision which is based on belief that the West should “lead by moral
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By Ron Raskin The first Gaza War is over. Its ending was almost as surprising as its beginning. Everyone knew that it should happen one day, but no one really believed it would. Just like two years ago—when Israel’s eyes were wide shut to see who they were really dealing with—many people today prefer to
The Game of The Century: The Gaza War Peace Deal Gamble Read More »
By Ron Raskin There is much debate over whether the current wave of hate against Jews and Israelis is truly antisemitism or simply anti-Israelism. Let me try to bring some order to this discussion. First, politicians always prefer simple messages for the public—for example, “Free Palestine” slogan, as if the one and only reason for
So, is it Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism or Government Criticism? Read More »
By Ron Raskin The US progressive movement has really stepped into the spotlight in recent years, influencing not only domestic debates but also America’s approach to international relations. It’s been around since the early 2000s, and over the years, more and more young people have joined in, fueling its growth. But, as with most ideologies,
Progressive Movement: The Good The Bad And The Ugly Read More »
By Ron Raskin In these times, when it has become fashionable to criticize Israel—no matter what it does or doesn’t do—even the UK is now pressuring Israel, threatening to recognize a Palestinian state without any peace agreement or concessions from the Palestinians in return. The big question is: Why? Doesn’t Europe understand the situation? And
What Is the European Political Tsunami Really About? Read More »
By Ron Raskin Now that the Ayatollah regime in Iran has taken a serious blow, what options does the country have left? There are, of course, two main and obvious paths it could take: One option is to rebuild from scratch—modernizing, using advanced technology, and strengthening ties with Russia and China. This path would take
The Future of Iran: Start Over, Peace or Joining Forces With Sunni Islamists Read More »
By Ron Raskin On June 21, 2025, the U.S. sent its Air Force to finish the job and destroy what remained of Iran’s nuclear program. This attack was one of the clearest signals of a shift in America’s global strategy. Until recently, America saw itself as the world’s policeman. But now, things are changing in
The Game of the Century: Rules Are Changing Read More »
by Ron Raskin As more and more people outside Israel call for an immediate ceasefire, and debates inside Israel heat up as well, it’s time to lay out all the options for ending the war in Gaza — and consider what each one really means There are basically 4 main ways this war could end:
Total Victory: What Are the Real Options on the Table? Read More »
