Middle East
Trump's Gaza vision would be US counterinsurgency failure 2025
From Vietnam to Afghanistan, history warns against the fatal confusion of military means and political ends
February 06, 2025
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Middle East
Trump's Gaza plan is not America First
Calling for the deportation of all Palestinians and takeover of the territory — and with US military assistance — may be bluster, but what if it's not?
February 06, 2025
Middle East
Netanyahu at the White House: Can he read the new room?
The Israeli PM's visit comes amid domestic pressure to end the Gaza war, which he clearly doesn't want to do. Trump may have other ideas.
February 04, 2025
Middle East
New neocon manifesto: Keep US troops in the Middle East forever
The 'Vandenberg Coalition' wants Trump to prioritize Israel and maintain Iran as enemy number one
January 28, 2025
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Gaza in the rearview, Israelis turn tanks and guns onto West Bank
The Trump administration lifted sanctions on extremist settlers this week, raising questions about his policies to come
January 24, 2025
Middle East
The Gaza ceasefire likely won't last
In a few weeks Trump may not be able to pressure Netanyahu either, but for different reasons than Biden
January 16, 2025
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