Middle East
Lebanon’s energy crisis fuels US-Iran tensions
In the midst of an economic collapse and an energy crisis, Lebanon has found itself in a tug of war between the United States and Iran.
August 30, 2021
Joe Macaron
Washington Politics
The 'Caesar Act' has no teeth and is not about Assad
This new round of sanctions is targeted at anyone doing business with Bashar al-Assad, including Lebanon, a country that's already dealing with economic crisis of its own.
June 18, 2020
Middle East
The Israeli annexation plan and Jordan’s West Bank moment
Jordan's reaction to Israel's looming annexation of parts of the West Bank might redefine the kingdom’s relations with both Israel and the United States.
June 06, 2020
Middle East
Iran is running a custom-made strategy in the Levant
Since the killing of Qassem Soleimani, Iran has shifted to a custom-made strategy that mixes political and military tactics in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq.
May 25, 2020
Middle East
The muted Arab attempt to restore influence in Syria
Key Arab countries are attempting to regain influence in Syria, but because of U.S.-Russian tension their diplomatic success might end up being limited.
March 22, 2020
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