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James Woolsey, influential neocon and Iraq War booster, dies at 84
QiOSK

James Woolsey, influential neocon and Iraq War booster, dies at 84

In his heyday, the former CIA director was among America's loudest voices pressing for military intervention abroad

Pakistan thought it won the peace. Now, it could be dragged into war.
Middle East

Pakistan thought it won the peace. Now, it could be dragged into war.

As events spiral in the Middle East, Riyadh may trigger its mutual defense pact with Islamabad

Gunboat or showboat: Can the Navy truly sustain a long war with Iran?
Middle East

Gunboat or showboat: Can the Navy truly sustain a long war with Iran?

Trump has reimposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, but to do so, the US will have to concentrate all its deployable ships in one place

Iran's World Cup ordeal was a dress rehearsal for renewed war
Global Crises

Iran's World Cup ordeal was a dress rehearsal for renewed war

US officials tarred Tehran's team as terrorists, with one US official saying he 'danced a happy dance' after they left

The Houthis are increasingly setting their own agenda
Middle East

The Houthis are increasingly setting their own agenda

The militant group continues to flex its muscles both within Yemen and across the Middle East

Trouble with Persia? Ask the Romans
Middle East

Trouble with Persia? Ask the Romans

Donald Trump is far from the first foreign leader to get bad advice when it comes to Iran and its formidable antecedents