The 10-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) on U.S. defense assistance to Israel forms the centerpiece of America’s commitment to uphold Israel’s “qualitative military edge” (QME) which ensures Israel can counter military threats at acceptable cost to itself. This represents a…
Turkey is the World’s New Nuclear Menace An interview with General Chuck Wald on NATO’s nukes at Incirlik air base and whether the Turks are friends or enemies. By Tobin Harshaw Sometimes it’s hard to tell friend from foe, even…
Iran’s regime likes anniversaries. This month it celebrated 40 years since the U.S. embassy hostage crisis by unveiling new nuclear centrifuges and redoing anti-American murals at the site of the former embassy. In May, it marked one year since the United States left the…
At a time when some question America’s support for its allies, and the Middle East is becoming ever more dangerous, a formal U.S.-Israel mutual defense treaty – more narrowly defined than those America already has with several dozen other countries – could…