Israel Wary Of Changes In The Arab World -- Juliane von Mittelstaedt. Spiegel Online
For decades, Israel had been hoping for change in the Arab world. Yet now that the region is in upheaval, its not just Israeli citizens who are concerned. The government has shown a preference for walling itself in rather than exploring new opportunities.
There is now a fence between Lieutenant Colonel Yoav Tilan and Egypt, and Tilan is clearly pleased about it. The fence is five meters (16 feet) tall and topped with shiny, sharp spikes. For good measure, the fence is flanked by three rows of barbed wire and an antitank ditch. From Israel's perspective, there is a good reason for the precautions. Egypt is now a perceived enemy. Seven months ago, killers crossed the border from Egypt and attacked busses and cars, killing eight Israelis.
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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials
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Blowback: In Aiding Iranian Terrorists, the U.S. Repeats a Dangerous Mistake -- Max Fisher, The Atlantic
Baghdad has to eschew divisive policies -- Gulf News editorial
Obama Funds the Egyptian Government: A Muslim Brotherhood–controlled government gets $1.5 billion. -- Andrew C. McCarthy, NRO
Obama Cozies Up With Egypt's Anti-Western Islamists -- IBD Editorial
Storms Brew in Pyongyang -- Morton Abramowitz, National Interest
US playing cat and mouse with Pakistan -- Karamatullah K Ghori, Asia Times
State Department's Blind Eye to Boko Haram Terrorists -- Jessica Rubin, American Thinker
The Rise of Global Feudalism -- Brian P. Klein, The Diplomat
Coups and the politics of security assistance -- Dptrombly, Gun Powder and Lead
Time for a Military Approach to the Border -- Elise Cooper, American Thinker
Bunkers, Food, Armor: Disaster Prep Hits Mainstream -- Bob Owens, PJMedia
Under siege but vicar of Baghdad is still spreading the word -- Robert Fisk, The Independent
A society that persecutes Christ is heading for terrible trouble -- Charles Moore, The Telegraph
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