Opinion
The Hong Kong Protests: It’s Monotheism, Stupid
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party domination of China, Chairman Xi Jinping,...
Hate the ISIS Leader, but Don’t Rejoice at His Death
Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi is dead. He was a monster. The world is a much...
Neutral Switzerland’s Growing Islamist and Jihadist Challenge
"Respect your wives," admonished the imam of the Dar Assalam mosque. "You have rights over...
Lessons Learned: Arab Protesters Stay One Step Ahead of Rulers
Violent protests have accelerated across the Arab world every day since they re-erupted on October...
Unrest in Lebanon Is a Wrench in Hezbollah and Iran’s Plans — But It Won’t Stop Them
JNS.org - Saturday saw another day of mass protests in Lebanon. The government’s promises to...
Upholding the Values of Duke University in the Face of Antisemitism
JNS.org - In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of news about the...
Do Americans Have Foreign-Policy Principles or Just Partisan Interests?
JNS.org - As a general rule, the average American doesn’t care much about foreign policy...
Why No Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran Will Ever Last
Iran has decided to send 7,500 troops to Iraq, supposedly to provide protection for Shiite pilgrims. But...
Erdogan and the Kurds: Inspired By Putin?
Turkey’s policy of suppressing Kurdish identity and denying the Kurds their cultural and political rights...
My Torah Goes to Prison
I was recently honored for my pro bono work in the criminal justice arena, including...
Iran Views US Withdrawal From Syria as an Opportunity
JNS.org - Amid the fast-paced violent developments unfolding in northeast Syria, Iran remains a central...
Amid NBA-China Uproar, Remembering When Jews Mixed Sports and Politics
The growing relationship between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the government of China has...
Success Awaits Those Who Persevere
The name Thomas Haig Palmer will mean nothing to you, unless you are a keen...









