Israel & the Middle East

U.S. Action in Iran Should Prevent Regime’s Return

Earlier this week, President Trump was reportedly briefed on the suite of responses to the Iranian regime crackdown on protesters, and on January 12 posted on Truth Social that “help is on its way.” He has called off meetings with regime officials seeking a negotiated approach, announced 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, as the State Department instructed Americans to leave the country. Although Iran has faced waves of demonstrations over the years, the current one could determine the regime’s fate.

Support Peaceful Protesters In and Out of Iran

The historic U.S. mission to extradite Venezuela’s now-former dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife to United States further isolates one of its primary patrons, the Iranian regime. Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained that among the goals of the military operation is preventing Venezuela from “cozy[ing] up to Hezbollah and Iran in our own hemisphere.”

Africa in Focus: Options for the New Administration

In the first year of the Trump-Vance Administration, U.S. engagement in Africa has made headway in the fight against terrorism and on the path towards increased partnerships on the continent. Amongst these wins were strikes to eliminate the threats from Houthis in the Red Sea, Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorists in Nigeria, and al-Shabaab militants in Somalia.

Christmas 2025 in Bethlehem: Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Brings Hope

After several terrible years, the tourism-dependent town of Bethlehem, the West Bank town where Jesus was born, is lit up with Christmas lights for the first time in two years, thanks to the peace and stability brought by President Donald Trump's Mideast peace efforts.

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