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
September 10, 2025
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Middle East
Israel brazenly bombs Qatar, U.S. ‘partner’ and host of 10000 American troops
The attack could throw a wrench into U.S. relations with Gulf states, experts say
September 09, 2025
Middle East
Why Egypt can't criticize Israel for at least another two decades
A record gas deal exposes a strategic vulnerability as Cairo trades political autonomy for energy security
August 14, 2025
Middle East
Are Iran and Egypt relations on the cusp of a 'seismic shift'?
The two Middle East powers, in the throes of crises, are pulling together — which won't make certain governments too happy
July 29, 2025
Middle East
Netanyahu returns to DC — in triumph or with more to ask?
Gaza ceasefire, bombing Iran again, normalization — all may be on the White House meeting docket Monday. But likely this is more political theater.
July 04, 2025
Washington Politics
How a post-9/11 law could enable a crackdown on speech
If Trump Justice Department lawyers want to avoid First Amendment arguments, this is likely where they'll go
March 06, 2025
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