By Dr. David Wurmser January 21, 2020 In parts I and II of this series, we examined the rise of Russia’s foreign policy as a consequence of its belief in the rise of culture and civilization as the foundations for understanding the Middle East after the collapse of the Sykes-Picot state system, focusing on the […]
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Russia and the Return of Civilizations in the Near East – Part II
By Dr. David Wurmser January 21, 2020 In Part I of this piece, we reviewed how Russia is informed by a civilizational concept of foreign policy. It sees itself anchored to both an ancient Byzantine legacy, as well as a Eurasian power – which is an amalgamation of pre-Renaissance European culture with Mongolian culture, according […]
Read MoreRussia and the Return of Civilizations in the Near East – Part I
By Dr. David Wurmser January 21, 2020 As the new year begins, the Middle East looks eerily similar to the way it has for the last several new years’ eves. Despite civil war in Syria and Libya, those who based their prognosis on the persistence of the reigning paradigm appear vindicated. That paradigm rested on […]
Read MoreAnswering Erdogan’s Ambitions
By Dr. David Wurmser December 17, 2019 Over the last several years, President Erdogan consolidated his grip on the structures of power, security, law, education and public discourse in Turkey. And yet, he recently suffered a humiliating electoral setback when an opposition leader was elected as mayor of Istanbul. Undaunted, President Erdogan used his domination […]
Read MoreSpeaker Pelosi Delivers Strong Speech in Support of Israel at AIPAC Conference, But is Her Party Going in Another Direction?
By Fred Fleitz This article appeared by The Center for Security Policy on March 28, 2019. Click here to view the original article. It’s not often that the Center for Security Policy praises Nancy Pelosi, but this is one of those times. Speaker Pelosi’s speech at the 2019 America Israel Public Affairs Committee was a […]
Read MoreNine Months Later, Trump’s Iran-Deal Withdrawal Is a Clear Success
By Fred Fleitz This article appeared in The National Review on February 7, 2019. Click here to view the original article. Europe is coming to acknowledge and act on the nuclear threat posed by Tehran. Despite howls of protest by the Left, the foreign-policy establishment, and European leaders, and contrary to misleading assessments by U.S. […]
Read MoreSecretary Pompeo Remarks to Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS
Secretary Pompeo delivers remarks at the State Department on the fight against ISIS and the future of Syria. This article appeared on C-SPAN on February 6, 2019. Click here to view the original page.
Read MoreJohn Bolton Unveils Trump Administration’s New Africa Strategy
In a speech at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., National Security Adviser John Bolton unveils a newly approved strategy toward Africa. This article appeared on C-SPAN on December 13, 2018. Click here to view the original page.
Read MoreJohn Bolton on National Security Strategy
National Security Adviser John Bolton discussed the Trump administration’s strategy on Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia at an event hosted by the Alexander Hamilton Institute. This video appeared on C-SPAN.com on October 31, 2018. Click here to view the original page.
Read MoreBolton Warns Iran: If You Cross Us There Will Be ‘Hell to Pay’
This article appeared in The Jewish Voice on September 26, 2018. Click here to view the original article. National Security Adviser John Bolton on Tuesday issued a warning to Iran, telling the regime in a fiery speech in New York that there will be “hell to pay” if it continues on its current course. “If […]
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