Washington Politics
Putting boots on the ground could kill Trump’s presidency
Every single poll of Americans, including Republicans, shows a hard line against a land war involving US troops in Iran
March 27, 2026
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Middle East
Squeezed between hostile powers, Turkey tries playing it cool
Erdogan knows he is sitting on a geopolitical tinder box, with a long war threatening Kurdish uprisings, refugees, and a possible showdown with Israel
March 26, 2026
Middle East
Gulf War I was a Pyrrhic victory that led to another avoidable war today
Iran’s regional power and political influence greatly expanded after its nemesis Saddam Hussein was finally removed, with all too obvious implications
March 25, 2026
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Veterans warn US landing could be 'more Gallipoli than Vietnam'
News today about troops deploying from 82nd Airborne division raises the stakes, with some pointing out there has been no clear strategy for using them
March 25, 2026
Washington Politics
Republicans stepping up skepticism over $200B war request
Some who would otherwise support the war say they have no idea what the huge supplemental budget request is supposed to pay for
March 24, 2026
Middle East
Israel accusing Iran of lawbreaking is the height of hypocrisy
After years of flouting the UN and Geneva Conventions Israel suddenly has an attack of legal propriety now that it is on the receiving end
March 20, 2026
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