Washington Politics
4 ways Team Trump reminded us of Bush-Cheney in 2025
From WMDs to bombing Iran, the president who consistently mocked the GWOT is now pushing the same old buttons
December 31, 2025
Middle East
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Did Netanyahu just ask Trump for another war — and get it?
The 'America First' president said he would now back an attack on Iran's ballistic missile program. How much more does Israel want to take from us?
December 30, 2025
Middle East
Four major dynamics in Gaza War that will impact 2026
Netanyahu rings in New Year with a return visit to US and more ‘asks’ for Trump
December 29, 2025
Middle East
Does Israel really still need a 'qualitative military edge' ?
America's commitment to Israeli dominance in the Middle East seems to be backfiring
December 23, 2025
Middle East
Think a $35B gas deal will thaw Egypt toward Israel? Not so fast.
Trump wants a summit to celebrate the agreement but the smoking ruins of Gaza appear to be getting in the way.
December 23, 2025
Washington Politics
Trump national security logic: rare earths and fossil fuels
For all its defects, the new National Security Strategy is an ice-breaker, and opens up policy space not seen in 40, 50 or perhaps 60 years.
December 22, 2025
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