Administration officials said April 14 that the poison gas attack in Douma, Syria, April 8 was most likely a chlorine gas attack, with additional evidence pointing to the use of the nerve agent sarin. Though the issue of chemical attacks is one that often strikes terror, particularly to vulnerable populations around the globe, what does […]
Syria
Strategic Deterrence Choices Could Be Syria’s Downfall
In September 2007, four military aircraft targeted and destroyed a nuclear facility deep in the Syrian desert. There was never any doubt as to the raiding party’s identity, but only now has Israel formally acknowledged its role in the so-called “Secret Security Affair.” International media openly reported the events at the time. However, many details […]
Middle East Conflict Resolution an Ongoing Challenge
American public attention has been focused on the recent school shooting in Florida and gun reform, as well as Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s ongoing investigation of President Donald Trump and Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. One issue that remains on second-tier status is the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Most Americans are […]
Trump and Theresa May Talk Syria, Russia
President Donald Trump spoke with British Prime Minister Theresa May in a call March 4 discussing security matters in Syria as well as recent comments by Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The leaders agreed that the Syrian regime and its Russian and Iranian sponsors must immediately and fully implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 2401, which […]
Iranian Threat Unacceptable to Israel
Since the beginning of the Syrian civil war, regional powers such as Israel and Turkey have done what they can to avoid being pulled into an impossible situation. However, much has changed recently after Turkey invaded northern Syria to prevent Kurdish forces there from gaining strength. Israel, meanwhile, has done very little beyond targeting the […]