Washington Politics Congress poised to do less oversight on arms sales New bills would continue to chip away and the legislative branch's role in shaping US foreign policy William Hartung July 18, 2025
Middle East US envoy takes lighter touch with Hezbollah in Lebanon Pro-Israel forces in Washington don’t like Tom Barrack’s approach, but maybe that’s exactly what is needed Ali Rizk July 17, 2025
Middle East Israel-Syria clash puts US policy in the crosshairs, again Jerusalem is bombing Damascus and threatening al-Sharaa's rule, while Washington was hoping to help the nascent government on its feet Safia K. Southey Adam Weinstein July 17, 2025
Middle East Why new CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper is as wrong as the old one Outgoing commander Michael Kurilla was supposedly Israel's favorite and a big factor behind bombing Iran. His replacement is the status quo. A.J. Manuzzi July 15, 2025
QiOSK Saudi Arabia was the real winner at FIFA Club World Cup Money has allowed the Kingdom to launder its image while positioning itself as the preeminent power broker for the world's most popular sport Nick Cleveland-Stout July 15, 2025
Middle East Israel's war on Iran broke the nuclear non-proliferation treaty Washington must kick diplomacy into overdrive to save it and avert another endless conflict Tytti Erästö July 14, 2025
