The Lies People Tell Themselves About the Middle East
Lucy Tabrizi argues that Western discourse misrepresents Iran by treating it as a conventional, rational state, ignoring its theological foundation. She explains that the Islamic Republic’s actions, including its nuclear ambitions, stem from the doctrine of Velayat‑e Faqihi and an apocalyptic worldview. The essay warns that this misreading fuels strategic miscalculations and enables extremist narratives to gain traction in the West. Recognizing Iran’s religious motivations is essential for realistic policy and security assessments.
The Ceasefire Scam in Lebanon
The Future of Jewish essay argues that the current push for a cease‑fire between Israel and Lebanon is a diplomatic illusion. While Washington and Jerusalem discuss de‑escalation, Hezbollah – an Iranian‑backed proxy – continues to fire rockets daily, and past...
How to Make Sense of the U.S.-Iran-Israel Ceasefire
The two‑week ceasefire between Iran and its adversaries is a tactical pause rather than a genuine de‑escalation, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz without securing any of its core demands. Israel views the lull as a conditional restraint, ready...
A 91-Year-Old’s Passover Choice in Wartime Israel
During the first night of Passover, Iran launched its largest missile barrage on Israel since the war began, while Hezbollah fired rockets from Lebanon, prompting nationwide sirens. In this context, 91‑year‑old Gidon faced a personal dilemma: travel to a family...
The Strategic Catastrophe of October 7th
Nachum Kaplan argues that the October 7 Hamas attack, while a tactical shock, became a strategic catastrophe for Iran and its proxy network. The assault provoked a massive Israeli‑U.S. retaliation that dismantled Hamas’s infrastructure, crippled Hezbollah, and exposed Iran’s regional ambitions....