Iraq’s New Prime Minister Wants to Push Back against Iran, but He Needs America’s Help
America should not fear the use of force to strengthen friends and weaken enemies.
March 25, 2020
Iraq’s New Prime Minister Wants to Push Back against Iran, but He Needs America’s Help
America should not fear the use of force to strengthen friends and weaken enemies.
Last week, Iraq’s president named Adnan al-Zurfi to serve as the new head of government, ending a political crisis that began in November when the then-prime minister stepped down due to mass protests. The nomination of Zurfi—a pro-American Shiite who appears acceptable to protestors—represents a defeat for Tehran, which had tried and failed to force the more pliable Mohammed Allawi into the position. To John Hannah, Zurfi has a chance to get his country out from under the thumb of the Islamic Republic:
March 25, 2020
What the Elections to the World Zionist Congress Reveal about American Jewry
U.S. Jews who care about Israel tend to be more religious and more right-wing than those who don’t.
Saudi Arabia Steps Away from, but Does Not Repudiate, Religious Extremism
The crown prince won’t admit there was ever a problem.
To This “Rationalist” Economist, Rabbis Are the Most Reasonable People Around
Rationalists, less so.
Social Distancing during Epidemics Has Ample Precedent in Rabbinic Law
“Keep your feet inside your house.”