DORON CUCOS: In essence, Iran is no longer an asset to China – and possibly even a liability – and Beijing must realign its Middle East policy accordingly.
Ken Spiro: Darius II succeeds Achashverosh as King of Persia. He is believed to be Esther's son and he allows the Jews to finish the job they had started under Cyrus. This is a very special time in Jewish history when the Jews make a second attempt at getting it right.