Robert Spencer recently published The Palestinian Delusion, which depicts the modern struggle between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs (and the Arab world).  This incredibly well researched and readable volume reveals the lack of historical truth in the Arab narrative.  It also depicts the weakness of American presidents from Jimmy Carter through Barack Obama, the inherent contradictions and deceptions of all proposed "two-state solutions," and the importance of the Qur'anic notion of jihad that is driving Arab politics.  The book is a tour de force of historical knowledge, of understanding of modern negotiations, and of the failure of American leadership to appreciate the importance of Qur'anic theology in the Arab mindset.  Of all the presidents since Carter, Spencer is most pleased with Pres. Donald Trump.  He considers Trump's policies to be reflective of diplomatic wisdom insofar as he has stopped funding being...(Read Full Article)