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Emile Nakhleh

Is US helping to create new global jihadists?
Middle East

Is US helping to create new global jihadists?

After spending over 20 years fighting al-Qaida and ISIS, a new cadre of terrorists may be on the horizon

Where did Hamas come from and what does it want?
Middle East

Where did Hamas come from and what does it want?

A thorough examination of the terror group's origins is necessary if there is ever going to be a lasting peace

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Middle East

The Iraq War was dominated by groupthink and absolutely no humility

As a result, Washington policymakers barreled in 20 years ago with no real awareness of what would happen.

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Middle East

The stark contradictions of US policy in Ukraine and the Middle East

Washington sends arms to Europe to fight for democracy, while American weapons to Arab autocrats help defeat the struggle for freedom.

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Middle East

A new social contract for Arab states

The US should take heed of local demands for democracy and respect for human rights and cease underwriting local authoritarian governments.