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If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon
Middle East

If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon

Tel Aviv has controlled the talks from the beginning and as a result Hezbollah is stronger. Time for Washington to learn from history and take the reins.

Vietnam Linebacker bombing
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.

Trump sons
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

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

Iranian revolution
Middle East

America’s hate-hate affair with Iran: A collision course for the ages

An interview with diplomat, scholar, and author Dr. Shireen Tahmaseeb Hunter

Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?
Middle East

Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?

Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction