The White House and the Iranian Hostage Payment
The administration fooled only itself.
August 8, 2016
On balance, stronger.
For some time, analysts have debated whether the terrorist organization had been strengthened or weakened by its extensive involvement in the Syrian civil war. Nadav Pollak argues that, so far, Hizballah’s losses have been offset by its gains: it can put more fighters in the field than previously and accumulated crucial offensive experience and familiarity with sophisticated weaponry. Also, through close coordination with the Russian military, its officers have learned how a technologically advanced modern military—like Israel’s—operates. About the likelihood of war with Israel, Pollak writes:
The administration fooled only itself.
On balance, stronger.
“A series of unhappy incidents.”
Obtaining a charter from the Holy Roman emperor.
The "Fortress of the Jews."
For some time, analysts have debated whether the terrorist organization had been strengthened or weakened by its extensive involvement in the Syrian civil war. Nadav Pollak argues that, so far, Hizballah’s losses have been offset by its gains: it can put more fighters in the field than previously and accumulated crucial offensive experience and familiarity with sophisticated weaponry. Also, through close coordination with the Russian military, its officers have learned how a technologically advanced modern military—like Israel’s—operates. About the likelihood of war with Israel, Pollak writes:
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