Middle East
Three cheers for the US military withdrawal from Iraq
Washington had long overstayed its welcome. Now, it's time for the diplomats to step up.
October 06, 2026
Regions
Washington Politics
Unlike Sheeran, Zach Bryan read the room and wore the right shirt
Pop artists are finding that it's a professional risk to be seen surrendering to the pressure of Israeli lobby on Gaza
October 06, 2026
Asia-Pacific
The case for pulling US military back from the first island chain
A carefully managed restructuring of our forces in East Asia would reduce tensions in the region and protect American interests
October 05, 2026
Middle East
Increase in Hormuz oil traffic is papering over a darker reality
Experts say a closer look reveals increasing prices, exhausting reserves, and an unsustainable security situation because Iran is still attacking
October 05, 2026
Middle East
Can Kurds in Iraq unite as US troops withdraw from the country?
The Kurdistan Regional Government announced a unification of its military forces, but there's a lot of work left to do
October 05, 2026
Middle East
Is China Trump's only hope for ending the Iran war?
US interests in both the Middle East and Asia would be best served by cooperation with Beijing
October 04, 2026
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