Category Archives: Israel

Two key U.S. allies,Turkey and Israel, drift toward hostilities

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Rex

Colleagues: Two articles of interest today on Turkey and Israel, both highly critical of each country. Mark Steyn draws our attention to the highly worrisome turn by Turkish leaders away from the pro-Western, modernizing, partner of Israel, secularized Muslim country … Continue reading →

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Israel, Turkey, NATO and the US after the Israeli “assault” on the convoy

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Rex

Colleagues: There has been much written about the Israeli boarding of the convoy of ships organized by Turkish activists bringing “humanitarian materials” to Gaza that resulted in a number of deaths of those on the ship. Israel has proven that its … Continue reading →

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Two diametrically opposed views on Israel

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Rex

Colleagues: I have been remiss in not directing commentary toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It seems like we are on an endless treadmill there, given Israeli “intransigence” and Palestinian inability to get their act together (As one way observed, the Palestinians … Continue reading →

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On Bibi’s visit; an Israeli Nuclear Attack on Iran Scenarios

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Rex

Colleagues; The Gods seem to be with us, as they have hyped interest in our NSF seminar tomorrow on “Israel and Iran”. First, Israeli PM Bibi Netanyahu had a very tense and unproductive meeting with President Obama last week, a … Continue reading →

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