Middle East
Tom Barrack's highwire act in the Middle East enters its second year
Trump's ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria has earned a mixed reception for his unconventional diplomatic approach
May 20, 2026
Middle East
Middle East
Joe Kent: Trump can't end war until Israel taken out of the loop
In a wide-ranging interview the ex-counterterrorism chief also balks at arguments that Americans need to 'sacrifice' in order to prevent a future nuclear attack
May 20, 2026
Middle East
Iraq's new prime minister faces 'mission impossible' over Iran
Balancing between Washington and Tehran on the militia issue will require a delicate touch from businessman Ali al-Zaidi
May 19, 2026
Middle East
Trump appears poised to restart the Iran war
Tehran believes fresh attacks will come over next two days. Feeling emboldened, leaders there are ready with new targets for retaliation.
May 18, 2026
Middle East
The dangerous allure of a post-Netanyahu Israel
Naftali Bennett and his emergent opposition in the upcoming election are just as hardline on security but they want you to think otherwise
May 18, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Can we please talk about WHY we are in a missile shortage?
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill who are being cajoled into spending billions more on the military budget need to read this first
May 18, 2026
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