Richard Silverstein

Erdogan to Gaza: The Siege Begins to Lift, Slowly

Erdogan to Gaza: The Siege Begins to Lift, Slowly

RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: Hard on the heels of Qatar’s high profile visit and investment in Gaza comes news that regional super-power Turkey plans a visit.

 Richard Silverstein

Israel’s Lack of Respect for the US Equals Disaster

Israel’s Lack of Respect for the US Equals Disaster

RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: An Israeli leader who neither respects nor fears an American president is a recipe for disaster both for Israel and America. Obama has yet to find that out.

 Richard Silverstein

U.S., Israel Iranian Delusions Continue

U.S., Israel Iranian Delusions Continue

RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: What if we can’t find alternates? What if Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Libya can’t fill the gap? What if the oil price goes through the roof?

 Richard Silverstein

No Muslim Boogeyman in US – Report

No Muslim Boogeyman in US – Report

RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: Anti-jihadis owe these American citizens an apology. But they won’t get one. Instead they’ll continue feeling the cold blast of hate.

 Richard Silverstein

Preventing Iran from Closing the Straits – Something Not Necessarily So Simple…

Preventing Iran from Closing the Straits – Something Not Necessarily So Simple…

RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: The NYT today departs from its usual cheer leading of the U.S. military, acknowledging Iran could close the Straits of Hormuz.