Contrary to conventional wisdom in Washington, Turkey's prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not interested in preserving his country's relationship with Israel, but is determined to bolster Turkey's standing in the Arab and Muslim world's at Israel's expense.

The first step towards winning the clash of civilizations is to understand how the other side is waging it, and to rid ourselves of the One World illusion.

Moscow's offer of foreign aid to Hamas undercuts the strategy of U.S., European, and Israeli officials who had hoped that isolation would encourage moderation.

President George W. Bush's failure to keep his promises to foreign leaders is bad news for his legacy and for U.S. national security.

While the relationship between Israel and Azerbaijan has blossomed, it is not clear how far Azerbaijani elites are willing to pursue ties; it is in Washington's interest to help cement it.