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Joseph Aoun, US military
Middle East

Washington's man in Lebanon?

New president Gen. Joseph Aoun has a lot on his plate, including disarming Hezbollah in the south per a fragile ceasefire with Israel.

Library of Congress
Media

The best foreign policy books of 2024

It was a historic year that could use some historical context

Syria conflict
Middle East

Turkey and Israel are reaping rewards from the chaos in Syria

The losers? The resistance axis: Assad, Tehran and Hezbollah.

Bernie Sanders Chris Van Hollen
Middle East

Will Senate vote signal a wider shift away from Israel?

An unprecedented 19 senators opposed a recent arms sale, we'll soon find out whether that sentiment grows

Rebels seize on Assad weakness, attack Aleppo
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Rebels seize on Assad weakness, attack Aleppo

Iran, Russia, nor Hezbollah are in any position to help prevent the return of Civil War

Amos Hochstein lebanon
Middle East

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins, but can it last?

As long as Israeli forces remain on Lebanese soil, the risk of the conflict reigniting — deliberately or inadvertently — will remain significant.