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Daniel Brumberg

Steve Witkoff
Middle East

Can Trump wait for a deal with Iran?

His special envoy Steve Witkoff has mediated the president's frustrations but Israel could be a wild card

Assad's fall may be the best thing to happen to Iran's reformists
Middle East

Assad's fall may be the best thing to happen to Iran's reformists

Tehran faces a pivotal moment that could shift its approach to both nuclear diplomacy and regional alliances

Iran's risky bid to redefine deterrence with Israel
Middle East

Iran's risky bid to redefine deterrence with Israel

The new reality created by Tehran's response to the attack on its consulate in Syria poses hard choices for Israel

Are Israel and the United States on a collision course?
Middle East

Are Israel and the United States on a collision course?

For Washington, Netanyahu’s singular and relentless focus on military tactics represents a strategic nightmare.

How Hamas has made life harder for Iran and its allies
Middle East

How Hamas has made life harder for Iran and its allies

The October 7 assault has shaken the assumptions of every player in the Middle East, including Tehran