Middle East
Iran's political factions divided over future of nuclear program
As snapback sanctions loom, hardliners and reformers line up along different sides on which course to take
September 09, 2025
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QiOSK
Major conservative split over Israel spills out into the open at NatCon
Curt Mills refers to Israel as historic case of "tail wagging the dog" while debate opponent calls realists 'MAGA isolationists'
September 03, 2025
QiOSK
Major Shanghai summit of US 'adversaries' sends clear message
Unipolarity is in decline, but Washington can and should find a non-militarized way to stay relevant
September 01, 2025
Middle East
Millions of Afghans forced to return to a hellscape the world forgot
Iran and Pakistan are deporting people in en masse back to a country where Taliban revenge and abuse, no jobs or food, and grinding poverty, await
August 29, 2025
QiOSK
Europe just made war with Iran more likely
France, Germany and the UK's push to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran is just the first step
August 28, 2025
Middle East
Europe's snapback gamble risks killing diplomacy with Iran
The UK, France and Germany are squandering long-term leverage with short-term sanctions tactic
August 28, 2025
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