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Paul R. Pillar

Trump bombing US-Arab relations back to the 70s
Middle East

Trump bombing US-Arab relations back to the 70s

Two weeks of escalation have all but eliminated the possibility of a detente in the Persian Gulf

West Bank
Middle East

With focus on Iran and Gaza, Israel is quietly annexing the West Bank

It's not official policy but Israeli leaders are allowing new 'facts on the ground'

Trump Khamanei
Middle East

Could Trump bomb Iran before settling on a rationale?

Even the shifting justifications could be resolved with diplomacy

Tony Blair Gaza
Middle East

Phase farce: No way 'Board of Peace' replaces reality in Gaza

There is no ceasefire, no aid, no Hamas disarmament, IDF withdrawal or stabilization force. Just a lot of talk about Trump-run panels with little buy-in.

IDF Gaza
Middle East

Israel shredding Gaza ceasefire while US distracted by Ukraine

Jerusalem acts with impunity as truce violations, and civilian casualties, mount