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Emile Nakhleh

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Middle East

HTS: Can these Islamists truly unify a post-Assad Syria?

This author hopes a state-centered ideological political agenda — as opposed to a violent global jihadist one — can succeed after years of dictatorship.

Hezbollah
Middle East

Militant Islam is waning but the root causes endure

Hamas and Hezbollah will continue their 'struggle' despite decreased military capability after Oct. 7

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.