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Barack and Michelle Obama
Washington Politics

Obama has a lot to say about everything but his foreign policy

The 44th president has yet to publish his second volume of memoirs, which could shed light on his questionable decisions relating to Afghanistan, Syria, and more

Iran war
Middle East

A new US-Iran war would end where the last one did

The fundamentals won't change: Iran can threaten Hormuz, the United States can punish Iran, and neither can secure its objectives through force.


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
Washington Politics

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