Iranian general assassinated, impeachment evidence revealed, and Trump’s support of right-wing dictators

By Robert A. Vella A top Iranian general was assassinated today in a military drone strike ordered by President Trump.  Continue reading →

Turkey invades Syria as GOP outrage intensifies, plus impeachment updates and other news

By Robert A. Vella Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria against the Kurds entered its second day in the wake of Continue reading →

Fact-checking Trump’s rationale for defending Saudi Arabia in Khashoggi killing

By Robert A. Vella The rationale President Trump is using to defend Saudi Arabia in the assassination of journalist Jamal Continue reading →

A modern-day Cuban Missile Crisis probably won’t turn out so well this time

By Robert A. Vella In October 1962, the world barely escaped a devastating nuclear war between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.  Continue reading →

In Syria, longstanding U.S. interests overshadow Trump

By Robert A. Vella President Trump, a megalomaniac of prodigious proportions, has caused great consternation throughout the world over his Continue reading →

Review of Frontline documentary “Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia” (Part One)

By Robert A. Vella For those interested in learning more about the postwar Middle East, which has destabilized the entire Continue reading →

Trump stirs the boiling kettle of the Middle East, and its scalding liquid could burn everyone

By Robert A. Vella There is no city in the world as contentious as Jerusalem.  If someone wanted to start Continue reading →

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Cracks the Whip

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman consolidated his control over Saudi Arabia’s political system and foreign policy over the weekend in Continue reading →