Understanding a Complicated Relationship in Simple Terms The United States and Israel have had a very close relationship for many years. Many people around the world, especially in Muslim countries, often ask: Why does the U.S. support Israel so much? To understand this, we need to look at history —…

In the book Good Muslim, Bad Muslim, author Mahmood Mamdani explains a very important and surprising story: how the U.S. government, especially the CIA, helped create the very type of jihadist groups they later called terrorists. This part of history is often hidden, but it’s very important if we want…

The Middle East is a crucible of shifting alliances and enduring rivalries, none more central to its geopolitical landscape than the protracted, often overt, conflict between Israel and Iran. Recent escalations, including direct military confrontations in 2025, have brought this long-standing animosity into sharp focus. When discussing Israel’s strategic approach,…