Advertisements Joseph Aoun’s election this week as Lebanon’s new president reflects a new push toward a unified Lebanon. As the ceasefire time frame between Israel and Hezbollah ends there are signs Lebanon will be more capable of resisting Israeli aggression. Read more at Mondoweiss.Continue Reading
Advertisements On December 22, I was pleased to be hosted by Nagwa Ibrahim on KPFA’s Middle East in Focus. Listen below.Continue Reading
Advertisements Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Israel has carried out an unprovoked invasion of Syria with the support of the U.S. The goals are clear: take strategic land, render Syria defenseless for the future, and redraw the political map of the Middle East. Read more at MondoweissContinue Reading
Advertisements The green light for Israel’s invasion and devastation of Syria’s ability to defend itself bode ill for American policy, among many complications for the international community. Read more at Cutting ThroughContinue Reading
Advertisements In July, a Russian military leader made some stunning comments about Russian air defenses in Syria thwarting Israeli air attacks. While Israel, as it customarily does, offered neither confirmation nor denial, the claims were dubious. But what was their purpose if they were exaggerations or falsehoods? I look atContinue Reading
