Why Biden may not be able to extricate the US from its Middle East quagmire
Few empires that have been able to unclench their fists and let go of self-destructive commitments.
Few empires that have been able to unclench their fists and let go of self-destructive commitments.
After centuries of domination by foreigners, the Middle East is now being reshaped primarily by interactions between countries within it.
The Biden administration has yet to offer a clear path but its options are limited.
A focus on combatting Hezbollah is bound to backfire.
A flurry of recent diplomacy suggests efforts underway to mend the rivalries that have fueled Arab wars over the past decade.
Iran’s support for Palestinian militants is a two-edged sword, as they have their own political and strategic calculations.
Our national interests and regional stability are suffering as Tel Aviv takes our blank check and works openly against peace.
Our partners in the region sense the United States is leaving and they need to take care of business themselves. It’s not rocket science.
As Obama-era policymakers wrestle with their role in the war, they betray a certain naivete about their Saudi partners at the time.
On China, Afghanistan, defense budget, climate crisis and the Middle East — a bit of a mixed bag, say Quincy experts.
Chatham House survey finds agreement that regional actors must bear responsibility for their neighborhood’s conflicts.
New talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran could advance regional and US interests, if spoilers are put at bay.
The president seems fine with keeping the Middle East awash in US arms, one of many strikes against this $23B UAE deal.
The alleged contact highlights the complex web of alliances and adversaries stemming from the Syrian civil war.
The monarchy’s descent into worsening repression is in part because it’s an American client state awash with aid and arms.
The administration is pulling back military assets from the kingdom, suggesting a pivot that could affect the region.
The two countries might have a common interest in moving away from the foreign policies that their respective leaders have advanced.
Amid Washington chatter about the future of U.S.-Saudi relations, the kingdom has launched an unprecedented public diplomacy campaign.
For the U.S., cooperating with Beijing and not forcing its Gulf trading partners to take sides would be good strategy in the long run.
A new book explores why many on the left in the US exempt Palestinians from their value set.
A bill to ban MBS from US soil and a federal lawsuit against the Saudi crown prince are moving forward.