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September 27, 2017

Iran’s Designs on Syria Are Doomed to Fail

Shiite shrines and the tombs of Jewish prophets.

At a recent soccer match in Tehran between the two countries’ teams, Syrian and Iranian fans began shouting invectives at each other, highlighting the fact that, despite their governments’ close alliance, the two peoples share little mutual affection. Amir Taheri notes the feebleness of the Iranian regime’s efforts to explain to its populace why it is involved in Syria:

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September 27, 2017

  1. Iran’s Designs on Syria Are Doomed to Fail

    Shiite shrines and the tombs of Jewish prophets.

  2. Bolstering the U.S. Alliance with Friendly Arab States Can Help Revive the Peace Process

    Reverse linkage.

  3. For the First Time in Over Six Decades, the Far Right Returns to German Politics

    “We have a right to be proud of the achievements of German soldiers in two world wars.”

  4. A 2nd-Century Woman’s Financial Documents Offer a Glimpse of Ancient Judean Life

    Babatha’s Orchard.

  5. Off the Tunisian Coast, an Island of Jewish-Arab Coexistence

    The Jews of Djerba.