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Middle East

Israel's 'permanent security' quest is a policy with sinister implications

The goal of eliminating any potential or future threats, real or imaginary, will all but inevitably dehumanize and create new enemies

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Europe

Trump's right to take troops out of Germany. Now see where they go.

US force posture in Europe needed a strategic trim, but some lawmakers want these soldiers to go closer to Russia. They should come home.

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Washington Politics

Five shameless moments of Iran war opportunism & grifting

War brings out the best — and worst — in Americans, especially in industry, Capitol Hill and Wall Street

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Middle East

'Christmas bombings' worked in Vietnam but won't drag Iran to table

The military and diplomatic situation in the Persian Gulf bears virtually no similarity to that in 1972. Here's why.

Dems push Trump to acknowledge Israeli nukes
QiOSK

Dems push Trump to acknowledge Israeli nukes

30 members of Congress demanded recognition of the long-standing open secret

The Persian Gulf is blowing up. These 3 obstacles explain why.
Middle East

The Persian Gulf is blowing up. These 3 obstacles explain why.

Iran might have won the strategic contest, but the current impasse is frightening