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People

The UAE: The Middle East’s teflon nation

Mohammed bin Zayed has managed to avoid pushback as he charts an independent course. But that quality may be fraying at the edges.

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Middle East

Facing a future with Erdogan

Demilitarizing the relationship with Turkey should happen regardless of the May 28 run-off. Here’s why.

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Washington Politics

Reported Joint Chiefs pick a boon for China hawks

Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown has fully embraced the concept of Beijing as the 'pacing threat' and of boosting budgets to meet it.

Republican lawmakers to Biden: no more 'unrestrained aid' to Ukraine
Europe

Republican lawmakers to Biden: no more 'unrestrained aid' to Ukraine

Sens. Lee, Paul, and Vance lead the charge, saying they'll oppose aid until there's a clear diplomatic plan for ending the war.

Just how many US troops and spies do we have in Ukraine?
Europe

Just how many US troops and spies do we have in Ukraine?

In the wake of the leaks and a drip-drip of info over the last year, one lawmaker is demanding clarity from the White House.

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Middle East

Groups back proposed senate probe into Saudi human rights abuses

Sens. Chris Murphy and Mike Lee are leading an effort to strengthen oversight on security assistance and US arms sales.