Author Archives: Abbas J. Ali

The Trump administration, despite its claim of non-intervention in peaceful efforts to solve global issues, has, instead, escalated its military involvement in the Middle East. The administration’s actions may seem illogical, but a closer look at those in power evidences that the elite in Washington are infatuated with projecting power and that religious zealotry is the driving force behind their activities. Continue reading →

The decision by Russia (September 30) to send its jet fighters to bomb terrorists in Syria and its alliance with Iran and Iraq to share intelligence information about terrorism has surprised Washington which tactically altered its grand design for the Middle East. Logically, such a decision should be a welcome development for Washington. Instead, Washington has strongly denounced Russia and has presented its attempt as a threat to U.S. interests in the region. Continue reading →

Just after President Obama spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about his decision to seek authority from Congress to attack Syria, the president enthusiastically and aggressively lobbied lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Likewise, he reached out to the heads of states of several countries and pressed them to support his war efforts. Experts in Washington and other major capitals attributed such drive to the blessing he had received from the Israeli leader and Israel lobby in Washington. Continue reading →