31 Dec
2014 January-February, World

Opinion // Will Israel and the U.S. Break Up over Iran?

By Robert Satloff Differing approaches to Iran's nuclear program do not bode well for Israel in 2014.   Israel begins 2014 facing a truly Dickensian moment—enjoying the best of times while staring at the worst of times. Since Jewish DNA tends to accentuate the negative, let’s first focus on the positive: the amazing resilience Israel has shown in the face of global economic adversity and the remarkable calm with which Israel has faced the regional chaos swirling around it. First, the economy: If your early memories of Israel, like mine, included exasperating trips to Soviet-style banks to buy just enough shekels to get through the night, fearing the investment would lose half its value by sunrise, it is mind-boggling to think that Israel today has one of the strongest currencies in the world. That is a reflection of Israel’s economic...

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24 Sep
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Ahmadinejad's UN Speech, Full Text

We don't think this needs much of an introduction. For more information on the UN meetings this week, and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech in particular, go to CNN, BBC, AP, or Al Jazeera. New York, September 23, 2008 In the Name of God the Compassionate, the Merciful "All praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universe, and peace and blessing be upon our Master and Prophet, Mohammad, and his pure household, and his noble companions." "Oh God, hasten the arrival of Imam Al-Mahdi and grant him good health and victory and make us his followers and those who attest to his rightfulness." Mr. President, Excellencies, I am grateful to the Almighty for granting me another opportunity to be present in this world Assembly. In the last three years, I have talked to you about great hopes in the bright future of...

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