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Bruce Riedel

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Middle East

Yemen ceasefire expires with country poised for more war, not peace

Houthi rebels are emerging 'winners' — flexing their power and leverage — while the Saudis remain mired in a conflict they can't get out of.

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Middle East

Why bombing Iran is (still) a bad idea

With JCPOA talks not looking promising, Israel is pressuring Biden to turn to a military option that will only make things worse.

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Middle East

Jordanian King seeks, finds renewed ally in Biden visit

He needs all the friends he can get, with restiveness in the palace and on the Jordanian street, and a greater power struggle in the Middle East.