The Post-American Future of the Middle East
“The rise of new technology and a retreating hegemon are a combustible combination.”
April 21, 2022
The Post-American Future of the Middle East
“The rise of new technology and a retreating hegemon are a combustible combination.”
“It seems fantastical,” Kenneth Pollack argues, “but observers may soon look back on the late 20th century as a period of relative stability in the Middle East.” Despite the ongoing conflicts, there were few regime or border changes during those years and “no states were conquered and eliminated outright.” The 21st century may prove very different. (Free registration required.)
April 21, 2022
Islamic State Is Unlikely to Prioritize Killing Israelis
To the caliphate, murdering Shiites takes precedence.
The Uncomfortable Legacies of German Automakers
Titans of industry are routinely honored in Germany, despite their wartime deeds.
The Mysterious Menorah Carving in the Ancient City of Ephesus
The southern Aegean port city was once home to a large Jewish community.
Revisiting the Jerusalem Locust Plague of 1915
A locust swarm of seemingly biblical proportions.