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After bombing, time to demystify the 'Qatar lobby'
Middle East

After bombing, time to demystify the 'Qatar lobby'

As the monarchy in Doha found out Tuesday, hundreds of millions of dollars in influence-building cannot compete with the hold Israel has on the US

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QiOSK

Trump deal with the Houthis: Declare victory and go home?

Surprise announcement comes after Yemeni militant group was able to hit Israel with missile on Sunday

Lobby Horse
QiOSK

Lobby Horse: Trump’s ‘trillion dollar' visit to Saudi Arabia

When the president visits, great things happen for his family and for the kingdom

'Devastating' Arab stalemate over what 'to do' about Gaza
Middle East

'Devastating' Arab stalemate over what 'to do' about Gaza

Irreconcilable visions among Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf States, plus Israel and the US, condemn the Strip and its people to ruins

US rewards UAE bad behavior making it a 'major defense partner'
Middle East

US rewards UAE bad behavior making it a 'major defense partner'

The Biden administration's decision reflects a consistently misguided Middle East playbook

Iran-Bahrain talks on horizon signal more sunset on US hegemony
Regions

Iran-Bahrain talks on horizon signal more sunset on US hegemony

Evidence that Washington can no longer dictate the order of enemies in the Middle East