Perpetuating the narrative that Bashar al-Assad was a great protector of Christians instead of a violent dictator who protected only his loyal supporters serves only to further endanger Middle Eastern Christians

While some have argued that the Assad regime was a preferable alternative to rule by terrorism, the truth is that brutal dictatorships inevitably foster more extremism

America can’t foresee future catastrophes, but we can hedge against them in ways we can control.

Bashar al-Assad’s brutal dictatorship has fallen after more than a decade of civil war in Syria, but will the new government be much better for Christians and other minorities?

Seven demons may yet plague Syria, replacing the demon of Assad.

As the generation that grew up in and saw the collapse of the USSR, Generation X is uniquely positioned to lead the US as it drifts into the second Cold War.

That Jesus Christ’s two advents are set against the backdrop of a region rarely associated with good news is ironic, but this year that irony is less obvious. Good things are happening in the Near East if you know where to look.

The Autonomous Administration for North and East Syria (AANES) is seeking international recognition as a legitimate government, but currently it is campaigning the US to lift sanctions on its territory.

Beijing aspires to be the new, responsible superpower that can mediate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and offer the Middle East stability.