Time to rethink the borders of the Middle East map
Courtesy Photo Most Americans are unaware that today’s Middle East is an artificial construct created by British and French diplomats (Sykes and Picot) after World War I to advance their…
No sanctions relief for Syria until HTS proves it is done with jihadism
HTS LEADER Abu Mohammed al-Julani (right), meets with Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt in Damascus. (photo credit: Khalil Ashawi/Reuters) Our approach should be humanitarian aid, yes, but no to US…
Watch Dr. Mandel on the i24 News The Rundown discuss the Syrian war and its consequences for the US and Israel
Two weeks ago, the dormant 14-year Syrian civil war was barely on the radar. Just like the Arab Winter was a surprise with unanticipated surprises and dangerous consequences, i.e., ISIS,…
Dr. Mandel Discussing Lebanese Ceasefire, Syria and what’s next for Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my interview (begins at 1:30) discussing: • Is the Lebanon ceasefire holding • How will President-elect Trump deal with Iran • What is happening with…
Watch: Dr. Mandel featured on Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces Special Briefing
Dear MEPIN Readers, I was privileged to be featured by the FIDF (Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces) for a special briefing analyzing Israel’s seven-front war, including the prospects for…
Watch: Analysis of the Lebanese-Israeli Ceasefire Deal on i24 News
Dear MEPIN Readers, I was interviewed as the vote in the Israeli Security Cabinet was taking place to accept the 60-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. Hezbollah is not a…
Turning Israel’s military achievements into the next administration’s diplomatic victories
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses lawmakers in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg, File) According to Israel’s former national security advisor, Giora…
Watch Dr. Mandel on i24 News “How the Trump Victory Will Affect Israel and the Middle East”
Dear MEPIN Readers, A historic American election has returned former President Trump to lead America again. From day one, the administration will be challenged by events in the Middle East…
After Hezbollah, is Iran next?
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian meets France’s President Emmanuel Macron inNew York City on September 24, 2024. WANA/REUTERS Last year, veteran Middle East negotiator Dennis Ross said that as someone who…
US must reevaluate Mideast ties with terror enabling countries
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden meets with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in Sharm el-Sheikh, in 2022. ‘The US has leverage with Egypt, as Washington gives Cairo over a billion dollars…