Middle East Confusion: Israel?s Dilemma
Mar 19th, 2016 | By Dr. Jim EckmanThe Middle East today is a cauldron of terror, war and utter confusion. The nation states created after World Wars I and II are fragmenting and some have actually ceased to exist (e.g., Syria and Iraq). And in the middle of this cauldron sits Israel?a prosperous democracy, an ally of the United States and a beacon of light in a world of darkness. In this Perspective, I seek to summarize the increasing vulnerability of Israel in the midst of this confusion.