Middle East
How Iran quietly buttressed its pledge to not build nukes
If Trump wants guarantees, a recent agreement Tehran signed with Russia may help
March 12, 2025
Middle East
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Kurds sign deal in Syria: Case for US troops there 'weaker than ever'
New leadership brings SDF into central govt, leaving little reason for Washington to keep protecting it
March 11, 2025
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Gallup Poll: American sympathy for Israelis lowest on record
17-month war in Gaza has clearly had an effect on domestic public opinion
March 07, 2025
Middle East
Gaza ceasefire hits the brick wall of Netanyahu's agenda
As predicted, the Israeli prime minister has a lot to gain from keeping the war going
March 07, 2025
Middle East
Can Russia avert a US slide toward war with Iran?
As Trump commits to max pressure 2.0, Moscow is expressing interest in mediating a new deal
March 06, 2025
Middle East
Why are we still at war in Syria?
The tempo of lethal US airstrikes — not all against ISIS — continue apace, despite murky Washington strategy
March 06, 2025
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