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Steven Simon

Israel Gaza deal
Middle East

Will this deal work? Netanyahu has gamed everything his way so far.

Much of the war has been underestimating how far Israel would go and how much it needed Trump

Donald Trump Mohammed bin Salman
Middle East

Did Trump just crown Saudi with leadership of Gaza ‘day after’ plan?

His threats — bluff? — to clear out the Palestinian territory may have spurred the only realistic reconstruction plan in the offing

Netanyahu , biden
QiOSK

Who should take credit for the ceasefire? Netanyahu.

The Israelis had run out of targets and largely achieved their objectives. But don't expect them to leave Gaza.

Rebels seize on Assad weakness, attack Aleppo
QiOSK

Rebels seize on Assad weakness, attack Aleppo

Iran, Russia, nor Hezbollah are in any position to help prevent the return of Civil War

Donald Trump
Middle East

On Middle East, will Trump follow his instincts or hawkish advisers?

Six key factors shaping Trump’s strategy in a second term