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Middle East

In memo of (mis)Understanding, Trump painted US into a tinderbox

Washington tried to change the facts in the Strait of Hormuz but Iran got wise and now the fundamentals — oil markets, politics — are worse

The Houthis are increasingly setting their own agenda
Middle East

The Houthis are increasingly setting their own agenda

The militant group continues to flex its muscles both within Yemen and across the Middle East

Lindsey Graham, last great Cold War warrior, dead at 71
Analysis

Lindsey Graham, last great Cold War warrior, dead at 71

The senator was an inspiration to those who believed military power was essential to making the world 'right.' Others thought he lost his 'America First' perspective in Ukraine and Israel.

Trouble with Persia? Ask the Romans
Middle East

Trouble with Persia? Ask the Romans

Donald Trump is far from the first foreign leader to get bad advice when it comes to Iran and its formidable antecedents

Is Lebanon hurtling towards a Libya-style civil war?
Middle East

Is Lebanon hurtling towards a Libya-style civil war?

Forcing a hard wedge against the country's Shia is exactly what Israel wants, but it could imperil a wide range of US interests in the Middle East

Rahm Emanuel
Washington Politics

Eying 2028, Rahm Emanuel test drives tough love message in Israel

Critics say the Tel Aviv speech was more about managing a Democratic base that is quite all done with the 'special relationship'