The mask slips.

Pipeline dreams.

But the IDF can handle more advanced missiles.

Russian parliamentarians demanded the bombing of Israeli air-force bases as retribution.

Jerusalem can’t afford a clash with Moscow.

The U.S. has every reason to prevent Assad’s complete victory.

Building a nuclear reactor and selling anti-aircraft missiles.

A big stick and little carrots.

The threat from IS isn’t going away, and a Russian police force won’t help maintain calm.

Keeping Iran out won’t be easy.

A no-fly/no-drive zone.

Don’t trade Crimea for empty promises.

Doing so would grant a major victory to Iran.

And Russia can’t be counted on to keep Iran out.