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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.

US troops in Iraq and Syria aren't 'keeping the peace'
Middle East

US troops in Iraq and Syria aren't 'keeping the peace'

We need to let go of the conceit that without their deployments, security in those regions would collapse.

Iran’s political factions aren't united on Hamas, or the Middle East
Middle East

Iran’s political factions aren't united on Hamas, or the Middle East

But most favor a policy of restraint in reaction to the Gaza war.

Israel-Hamas deal: Talking vs. bombing, works
Middle East

Israel-Hamas deal: Talking vs. bombing, works

But Biden needs to follow up with demands for a ceasefire.

The warfare of starvation
Middle East

The warfare of starvation

The siege will kill Palestinian civilians and by doing nothing, the US is supporting it.

What if Israel didn't set out to 'destroy Hamas'?
Middle East

What if Israel didn't set out to 'destroy Hamas'?

The case for a limited response after the October 7 attacks.