A new front seems to be developing in the ever-changing Syrian civil war — a front of cross-border bluster.... Read more»
Sami Hamed of the National Federation of the Blind, PCC alum Kelly Ponzio and student Joe McGrath, Carlos de Leon of the city Department of Transportation, developer Richard Studwell, Downtown Tucson Partnership’s Michael Keith, and Prof. Stephen Zunes.... Read more»
The Monday Political Face-Off featured commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Then, our monthly conversation with Gen. John A. Wickham, Jr., former U.S. Army chief of staff, on whether the U.S. will intervene in the Syrian conflict.... Read more»
For the past month, in increasing tones even if not on-the-record, Israeli military intelligence officers have claimed there is evidence that Bashar al-Assad is using chemical weapons, specifically Sarin, a nerve gas, against rebel forces.... Read more»
Our last election was not primarily, or even secondarily, about national security. But to the extent that a referendum was held on that issue, polls show that most Americans gave their vote to the Democrats. This was a sea change, and there are many reasons for it, but a major one is clearly the legacy of Iraq.... Read more»
Israeli military personnel are operating in non-combat capacity in an area across Israel’s border with Syria, GlobalPost has learned. While the Israeli forces may be operating in a non-military capacity, it would be the first time they have been known to set foot in Syria since the 1970s.... Read more»
Why anyone who cares about tolerance and peace in today’s Middle East should care about the diminishing Christian presence in the land where the faith began.... Read more»
On the ancient cobblestones of Jerusalem’s Old City today Christians retraced what tradition holds as the path of Jesus in his final hours of life.... Read more»
Without coming right out and saying so, Israeli authorities have instituted a policy of making it as difficult as possible to own a gun.... Read more»
Steadfast US support is a losing bet in the court of world opinion... Read more»
In remarks immediately following the vote, US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice contended that the vote “does not establish that Palestine is a state.”... Read more»1
Israel’s touted Iron Dome anti-missile system has taken on the aura of a semi-superhuman piece of machinery — as if it were something out of Skyfall — during the rain of missiles that have come during its conflict with Gaza.... Read more»
If there was any doubt about the degree of cooperation between the top military brass of Israel and the United States, the coming month should put those doubts to rest.... Read more»
Mary Davis of Tucson International Airport previewed the busy Thanksgiving travel season. Then, Grand Canyon Institute fellow Dr. Karen Smith broke down her study on how Arizona farmers can improve yields with less water, plus: Guy Gelbart, director of the Tucson-based Israel Center.... Read more»
A new ad from Mitt Romney’s campaign patches together pieces of Romney’s debate defense of his claim that Barack Obama began his presidency on an “apology tour” in the Middle East — leaving out parts that are demonstrably untrue. But even with the benefit of careful editing, Romney’s claim falls short of its billing.... Read more»
With the third and final presidential debate on Monday night focused on foreign policy, Iran once again took center stage.... Read more»
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