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The morality of ending war short of 'total victory'
Middle East

The morality of ending war short of 'total victory'

'Just and Unjust Wars' author Michael Walzer seems to believe there is a humane way to destroy Hamas in Gaza. That's not true

House Dems sabotage Biden’s Iran diplomacy
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House Dems sabotage Biden’s Iran diplomacy

Nearly half the caucus voted to renege on the president’s prisoner deal, a move that could derail any future agreements with Tehran

How Hamas has made life harder for Iran and its allies
Middle East

How Hamas has made life harder for Iran and its allies

The October 7 assault has shaken the assumptions of every player in the Middle East, including Tehran

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Middle East

Rand Paul to force vote on Syria troop withdrawal

The Republican senator says US solders are in harm's way and have no authority to be there anyway

Pentagon enlists Politico to amplify funding woes claim
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Pentagon enlists Politico to amplify funding woes claim

DOD says it has no money to pay for Biden’s Middle East build-up, an assertion that fails upon modest scrutiny

Houthis are playing with fire. But who gets burned?
Middle East

Houthis are playing with fire. But who gets burned?

Any retaliatory attacks by the US or Israel on targets in Yemen will likely be viewed as victory within the militant leadership.