Desert Locust outbreak easing in Southwest Asia

The Desert Locust situation continues to improve in Southwest Asia and there are initial signs of improvement in parts of East Africa, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture…

50 Years On, No New Nasser

His Charisma Was Unique, But No Match For Egypt’s Chronic Problems, better tackled by Sadat’s Strategy   By Amir Oren Gamal Abdel Nasser died 50 years ago, on September 28,…

Jordan, Egypt, France discuss Israel-Arab peace

The Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany reaffirmed their joint commitment to the importance of reigniting negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians – in light of their apparent…

Israel to mark Yom Kippur in tight lockdown

Israel officially entered a nationwide shutdown aimed at curbing spread of the coronavirus, during which the population’s freedom-of-movement will significantly be restricted for a minimum of 16 days. Israeli Police…

Earthquake Myths and Facts

There is concern that the number of catastrophic earthquakes worldwide may be increasing not only in number, but also intensity. In fact, there are many unfounded beliefs circulating the phenomena.…

For Israel’s military, money is time

If you can’t have more, ask for early   By Amir Oren When Israeli defense planners look at the near future, they have two main items to consider - how…

Israel to enter general shutdown over COVID-19 spike

Israel is heading into a second’ forced nation-wide shutdown, as part of what Jerusalem officials insist, is the only way to diminish the uncontrollable spread of the corona-contagion. According to…