Middle East
Could the path to US-Iran diplomacy run through Moscow?
Russia may have a role to play as an intermediary, but significant hurdles stand in the way of a more decisive role.
October 29, 2026
Russia may have a role to play as an intermediary, but significant hurdles stand in the way of a more decisive role.
Forty years later, their efforts remind us of what is possible if leaders are willing to take chances and buck their foreign policy establishments
Washington had long overstayed its welcome. Now, it's time for the diplomats to step up.
The diplomatic duo is hoping that the window has not closed on a peace agreement yet the road still appears to be a hard one
The region has long lurched from crisis to crisis. A better approach is possible but demands an diplomatic "table" with yes, everyone invited.
Those who have served have experienced first hand what it's like to fight in conflicts without clearly defined political goals or adequate tools of statecraft
