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Bahrain: The only Arabs to join US Red Sea task force
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Bahrain: The only Arabs to join US Red Sea task force

The Houthis are attacking in their backyard, but other Gulf state nations have their reasons for holding back

Syria's stakes in the Israel-Gaza war
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Syria's stakes in the Israel-Gaza war

The war is helping al Assad emerge from pariah status, but Israel's bombing and the threat of expansion poses serious threats

US ceasefire veto draws major backlash in Doha
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US ceasefire veto draws major backlash in Doha

Arab leaders cite Western double standards and need for new global order to challenge status quo

The Janus-faced history undergirding the Israel-Gaza conflict
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The Janus-faced history undergirding the Israel-Gaza conflict

One's views tend to favor the East-West or North-South narrative, both steeped in a century of suffering.

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What would multilateral security in the Middle East look like?

Even with a new JCPOA guiding the way, the effort to bridge all of the conflicting interests and countries would be enormous.

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Middle East security still fragile, with or without Iran nuclear deal

A renewed agreement will ensure stronger ties in some areas, while setting into motion new challenges elsewhere.