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Middle East

Did Trump just crown Saudi with leadership of Gaza ‘day after’ plan?

His threats — bluff? — to clear out the Palestinian territory may have spurred the only realistic reconstruction plan in the offing

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If true, Trump move to withdraw US military from Syria is the right one

Not only are the 2,000 troops there in harm's way, their presence may actual hinder diplomatic progress under the new government

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Middle East

On Middle East, will Trump follow his instincts or hawkish advisers?

Six key factors shaping Trump’s strategy in a second term

Shame: Afghanistan withdrawal politics miss the point of everything
Washington Politics

Shame: Afghanistan withdrawal politics miss the point of everything

Fixating on final moments is preferable to facing the absolute failure of the war

Israelis demonstrate against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and call for the release of hostages in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 10, 2024
Middle East

Have Americans held by Hamas become an afterthought?

Perhaps we aren't pressuring Biden enough to do all he can to ensure US citizens return home