Middle East
Israel's assassination game: Take all pragmatists off the board
The killing of Ali Larijani paves the way for more hardliners to fill the void, and conveniently for some, less chance to end the war peacefully
March 18, 2026
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Middle East
Like Iraq, key intelligence before Iran strikes was ignored
This fits a familiar pattern: information is welcomed when it licenses action, sidelined when it constrains it
March 18, 2026
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A Euro leader cursed for calling for peace — with Russia
Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever said what he "no one dares to say out loud" about Moscow, oil, and Ukraine
March 18, 2026
Middle East
Iran war shows perils of America's Mideast bases
US outposts are sitting targets for Iranian strikes. It's time to start the process of closing them down
March 18, 2026
Middle East
US policy toward Lebanon is badly broken
Washington has stoked a cycle of violence by prizing Israeli security over Lebanese stability
March 18, 2026
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Larijani's killing will destroy Iran war off-ramps for Trump
Israel’s strike on key figure might close doors to de-escalation
March 17, 2026
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