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January 26, 2016

The Sunni-Shiite War, Pakistan, and Israel

Looming: a nuclear showdown between Iran and Pakistan.

Surveying the chaotic state of the Middle East, Yaakov Amidror sees an escalating conflict between Shiites, led by an Iran empowered by the lifting of U.S. sanctions, and Sunnis, led by a Saudi Arabia emboldened by the lack of American leadership. Further exacerbating the situation is Pakistan’s recent announcement that it would defend Saudi Arabia forcefully if the latter were attacked:

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January 26, 2016

  1. The Sunni-Shiite War, Pakistan, and Israel

    Looming: a nuclear showdown between Iran and Pakistan.

  2. Taking the Sponsors of Palestinian Terror to Court

    How an American terror victim’s father won a groundbreaking settlement.

  3. Torture and Confessions in Jewish Law

    Can a person bear witness against himself?

  4. Jerry Coyne’s Confused Attack on Religion

    Shifting definitions and circular arguments.

  5. Two Bitter Anniversaries for Middle Eastern Democracy

    The overthrow of Mubarak and the victory of Hamas.