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Jonathan Hoffman

Houthis
Middle East

The US military's anti-Houthi campaign still isn't working

American forces play whack-a-mole in the Red Sea while the Biden administration ignores addressing the conflict's origins

US is barreling toward another war in the Middle East
Middle East

US is barreling toward another war in the Middle East

What exactly is the Biden administration doing to avoid the broader conflict?

Biden’s Middle East deal is a disaster
Middle East

Biden’s Middle East deal is a disaster

Saudi Arabia has recognized Washington’s anxiety about losing its position to China and is pressing for major concessions.

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Middle East

Counter-revolutionary? A deeper look at Israel’s relationships with Arab autocrats

Tel Aviv has been canny about keeping its neighborhood undemocratic, and the balance of power in its favor.

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Middle East

How Arab autocrats benefit from newfound friendship with Israel

Well ahead of 'normalization,' Middle East elites were tapping into Tel Aviv's influence in Washington, much to both's advantage.