Alpher discusses whether the Romney visit to Israel is significant for US-Israeli relations, the return of the controversy over a possible Israeli attack on Iran prior to US elections, whether the flourishing relations between Gaza-based Hamas and the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood are really inspiring thoughts of declaring that Gaza is an autonomous Palestinian state and how this could affect Israel's interests.

Alpher discusses Kadima's political prospects, the link between Burgas and the Assad regime, what a post-Assad Syria's challenges for Israel, and the misdirected recognition of the college in Ariel.

Alpher discusses how the issue of universal national service in Israel has come to dominate the political scene, Mofaz and the peace process, and  what happened to the Palestinian demand for an Israeli commitment to the 1967 lines and a genuine settlement freeze.

Alpher discusses the situation in Syria, including Saturday's Geneva meeting of UN and Arab League "Action Group," how Israel fits into that situation, and the legacy of Yitzhak Shamir.