Iran has been working on its nuclear weapons program for years. The west has been trying to convince Iran to back off its nuclear intentions for years. Through diplomatic efforts and through increasingly severe sanctions, the west has been trying
by Roni Drukan25 Jan 2012, 9:47 AM PST0
For 4 decades America could count on Egypt as a reliable ally in managing Middle East affairs. For 4 decades American military aid guaranteed Egyptian government would stick by its western allies. Well that chapter in history is over and
by Roni Drukan9 Jan 2012, 5:59 PM PST0
2011 saw some world pillars toppling down. Dictators have fallen in the Arab world as people were hoping for a better future. Prime Ministers have fallen in Europe as its currency plunged into crisis. An earthquake and tsunami pummeled Japan,
by Roni Drukan27 Dec 2011, 7:57 AM PST0
Egypt is caught in yet another round of violence as protesters refuse to leave Tahrir Square. This time around, the revolution square is dominated by secular youth. Those same people that took to the streets in Egypt a year ago
by Roni Drukan24 Dec 2011, 11:07 AM PST0
Not since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after the First World War has the Middle East experienced such radical change. Dictators have fallen in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Yemen; Syria is suffering civil war; and rebellion is cooking in
by Roni Drukan5 Dec 2011, 3:37 PM PST0
As Egypt approaches its first post revolution elections on November 28th, Tahrir Square is on fire again. Violent clashes erupted as protesters demand the Military Council step down and hand over authority to a civilian body. Feeling the revolution has
by Roni Drukan23 Nov 2011, 7:10 AM PST0
As NATO formally ended its military campaign in Libya, Al Qaeda flag was proudly flying on Libyan roof tops. It was not flying just on ordinary roof tops – it was seen flying on the roof of Benghazi’s courthouse, the
by Roni Drukan7 Nov 2011, 10:14 AM PST0
As the world is playing catchup with the events in Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Syria and other Arab Spring focal points, Iran is very busy. Trying to keep people oppressed in light of Arab Spring revolutions surely keeps the regime in
by Roni Drukan31 Oct 2011, 12:29 PM PST0
It’s been 8 months since Arab Spring revolution swept Egypt and led to the end of Mubarak’s regime. The uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak in February has hammered the economy and sparked a wave of sectarian and other violence that
by Roni Drukan24 Oct 2011, 3:25 AM PST0
Tunisia is where the Arab Spring revolt began. It is also the first country to go through elections post its Arab Spring revolution. And who is about to win a land slide victory in this election? The Islamist party of
by Roni Drukan23 Oct 2011, 9:22 AM PST0
This is a special day in Israel. 5 years ago Gilad Shalit was just a regular soldier doing his job in the IDF. In the last 5 years he spend in Hamas’ captivity, Gilad Shalit became an icon, he became
by Roni Drukan18 Oct 2011, 6:11 AM PST0
The last decade was dominated by the war against terror. Throughout the post 9/11 era, Al Qaeda and the threat of Islamic terrorism have played a central role in defining Washington’s diplomatic agenda. Terror has become a global concern and
by Roni Drukan17 Oct 2011, 8:02 AM PST0
8 months ago civilian struggle erupted in Syria and Libya. While so far, western countries were not able to pass any serious resolution about Syria’s civil oppression, Libya is a different story. Concern for Libya’s oil reserves led NATO to
by Roni Drukan10 Oct 2011, 12:34 PM PST0
Much has been said about the Arab Spring we’re witnessing in the Middle East and Northern Africa. The winds of change bring about promise of democracy and freedom for a region that has long been living under dictatorship regimes. But
by Roni Drukan5 Oct 2011, 6:57 PM PST0
September 20th has come and gone and the issue of a Palestinian state was one of the main issues of the UN’s General Assembly. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Abbas have traveled far to address their local crowd. They
by Roni Drukan26 Sep 2011, 3:46 AM PST0
It’s summer time and it’s the high season in the beautiful resort town of Eilat. Sadly, the peace and quiet of the southern most city in Israel, was abruptly broken today as a chain of terror attacks claimed the lives
by Roni Drukan19 Aug 2011, 5:14 AM PST0
Osama Bin Laden was a wanted man well before the 9/11 attacks, before the attack on the USS Cole and before the US Embassy bombings in east Africa. Bin Laden was first named a wanted man in 1998 by no
by Roni Drukan15 Aug 2011, 12:14 PM PST0
2011 has been an eventful year – too eventful some would say. It seems the world is losing its balance – as dramatic events unfold one after another, we are unable to maintain focus and solve the issues at hand.
by Roni Drukan10 Aug 2011, 7:25 AM PST0
Unless there will be another delay, this week a group of boats carrying determined activists (and probably some terrorists as well), will try to break the siege on Gaza. From their talk you’d think Gaza is the center of injustice
by Roni Drukan27 Jun 2011, 6:43 AM PST0
As border demonstrations occurred for the 2nd time along the border of Syria and Israel it becomes clear that the Palestinians are pawns in the hand of Syria, Iran and Hezbollah. With internal protests refusing to dwindle down in Syria,
by Roni Drukan8 Jun 2011, 9:48 AM PST0
Through its 63 years of war and peace – Israel has shown once and again its willingness to go very far for peace. Israel is willing to give up significant land in exchange for true lasting peace. Over the last
by Roni Drukan23 May 2011, 9:57 AM PST0
The bloody events of the so called “Nakba Day” have been planned for a while. For months now the 3rd Palestinian Intifada movement has been promoting their anti Israel event on May 15th. At noon today after a 63 seconds
by Roni Drukan16 May 2011, 6:09 AM PST0
As the largest state sponsor of terror, no one expects Iran to applaud the killing of Bin Laden but as usual Iran supplies us with imaginative headlines. “Bin Laden died well before US’ raid” Iranian Intelligence Minister claimed. Countered terrorism
by Roni Drukan13 May 2011, 12:13 PM PST0
On the background of the reconciliation agreement with Fatah, Hamas showed the world its true colors once again. While the free world applauds the successful operation which finally put down the world’s number 1 terrorist, Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh
by Roni Drukan6 May 2011, 7:41 AM PST0
As the Middle East changes on a daily basis it’s hard to observe how events are impacting surrounding countries. But it seems the events are boosting Iran both in terms of its regional impact as well as its race to
by Roni Drukan29 Apr 2011, 4:56 AM PST0