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It was with a sigh of relief that Islamic Republic President Massoud Pezeshkian welcomed the new academic year and the start of autumn the other day- relief that what is dubbed “the thirstiest summer” in Iran’s long history was over. Only two months ago he had warned that even Tehran, the capital…

Since the baleful October 7 operation and the war it summoned, Israel and the Iranianophile militias have been waging another war on politics in tandem- the politics of today and the future. All of these parties are broadly pursuing an extreme form of what has, in some civil wars, been referred to…

It is now indisputable that Lebanon is no longer part of Iran’s sphere of influence. This exit is among the most prominent outcomes of the wars unfolding across the region that began on October 7, 2023, with the Gaza War and included a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel. Most importantly, of…

How does one deal with a raging beast on a murderous rampage, slaughtering and destroying everything in sight? Either one kills or tames it. The same applies to states that use force in Nazi fashion, leaving rivals with no option but war, as was the case with Germany in World War II. It was…

The notion that the “tsunami of recognitions” of the State of Palestine was triggered by Hamas’ October 2023 attacks is a distortion of reality. The irony is that this narrative is repeated both by Netanyahu and by Arab extremists alike. Benjamin Netanyahu describes recognition and the two-state…

On September 15, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz published an op-ed by Neta Riskin and Magi Otsri “on behalf of many Israeli filmmakers, writers, poets, musicians, actors and intellectuals.” I will quote their words at length, and ask the reader’s patience as I explain my reasons in the final…

A year has passed, an era marked by remarkable accomplishments and a bright future ahead, led by a steadfast king with a proud legacy. At his side stands a devoted son, supported by a capable and resilient people. Together, we remember our founder, who united us under the banner “There is no god…

I am not one to make definitive, unequivocal claims about any matter, even when I feel I have enough information to take a position. I will make an exception: I am confident that, this very day next year, the world will be in a very different place... We will find ourselves in a precarious world…

Benjamin Netanyahu is rubbing his eyes. He cannot believe what he is seeing. He cannot believe what he is hearing. It is as though the world is launching shells that cannot be repelled his way- bombarding his unhinged, murderous rampage. His reckless dreams. And his delusions imported from the…

Between 1618 and 1648, Europe, especially its central regions, lived through the Thirty Years’ War: a combination of religious conflicts, dynastic ambitions, and territorial disputes. This war, which splintered into several wars that resulted in the deaths of millions, either in conflict or because…

"Everyone I asked about the mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan - signed in Riyadh in the presence of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif - gave the same response: 'A masterstroke.' This was the reaction of…

The Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha that followed the attempted assassination of Hamas leaders on Qatari soil reaffirmed its participants’ principles in the wake of Israel’s assault on Qatar, which has been playing the role of an active “mediator” in order to halt the assault on Gaza. Held one…