Hamas in the New Middle East
The Arab Awakening has made short work of Hamas’ longstanding alliance with Bashar al-Assad.
Khaled Meshal and Hamas Go Their Separate Ways
Former Hamas leader Meshal envisions himself replacing the aging Mahmoud Abbas as head of the Palestinian Authority.
Hamas Pulls Rug Out From Under IDF Chief of Staff
Hamas chief frustrates IDF chief by removing reasons for attacking Gaza.
The Politics Behind the Prisoner Swap
The deal has been discussed since Shalit was captured in 2006, now the time has come for 1028 families to be reunited.
The Prisoner Swap
The prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas reflects the power of occupation and the power of changing circumstances.
100 Members of Hamas Arrested Just Before UN Vote for Palestinian Statehood
Israeli security forces report that they have arrested at least 100 suspected members of Hamas, claiming to have foiled multiple bombing and kidnapping plots.
Washington Okays Attack on Unarmed U.S. Ship
Nine people were killed when Israel intercepted Gaza-bound aid ships last year. Now a new flotilla is planned, but Instead of condemning the murder, the Obama administration appears to be giving the right-wing Israeli government a green light to flout international law and human rights.
WikiLeaks: Hamas Passes Along Its Financial Problems to Gazans
Restrictions on comings and goings from Gaza may be threatening the financial stability of Hamas.
Prolonging the Gaza Failure
The blockade of Gaza has not achieved its goal of removing Hamas from power or moderating its positions. The power of Hamas has only become more entrenched.
Jeju and a Naval Arms Race in Asia
A new naval base on Jeju Island will only make a bad maritime security situation in Northeast Asia worse.
Inching toward Compromise in the Middle East
To reach a peace settlement in the Middle East, the United States has to put pressure on Israel and reach out to Hamas.
Terrorists, Freedom Fighters, or Schlemiels? You Pick
With or without anticipation, Israeli policies helped shape the kinds of enemies that pledge to sacrifice their lives to fight the Jewish state.
Gaza: Laboratory for the Power-Hungry
The bloodshed in Gaza was a testing ground for dangerous hypotheses about far greater global political issues.
Reason for War?
The world witnessed another lopsided war in which Israel delivered a deadly round of rockets and bombs into civilian neighborhoods in Gaza.