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Trita Parsi

Mohammed bin Salman Emmanuel Macron
QiOSK

How to turn recognition of Palestine into more than just symbolism

France and Saudi Arabia's initiative at the UN carries some promise, but it requires strong follow-up

Macron Merz Starmer
QiOSK

Europe uses Iran as pawn in transatlantic power play

The E3's push for formally 'snapback' sanctions on Tehran was not about getting limits on its nuclear program

President Trump with reporters
Middle East

Is Israel forcing Trump to be the capitulator in chief?

The Doha bombing comes after months of US deference to Netanyahu, who has become increasingly dismissive of the president and our interests.

Macron Merz Starmer
QiOSK

Europe just made war with Iran more likely

France, Germany and the UK's push to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran is just the first step

Recep Tayyip Erdogan Benjamin Netanyahu
Middle East

Why Israel is now turning its sights on Turkey

An intensified rivalry between the two Middle East powers is not a question of 'if' but 'how'