Middle East
If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon
Tel Aviv has controlled the talks from the beginning and as a result Hezbollah is stronger. Time for Washington to learn from history and take the reins.
May 11, 2026
Paul R. Pillar
Middle East
What if Israel just won't stop?
The Netanyahu government wants different things than the US, so even if Trump wanted to pursue peace, his 'partner' is likely to make things difficult
April 06, 2026
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
March 17, 2026
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'
March 03, 2026
Middle East
Could Trump bomb Iran before settling on a rationale?
Even the shifting justifications could be resolved with diplomacy
February 03, 2026
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