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QiOSK

Is the US goading Arab states to join war against Iran?

Regardless of what Gulf leaders decide, 'the long-term prospects for the Gulf are not really good either way'

Why Tehran may have time on its side
QiOSK

Why Tehran may have time on its side

We're in an era where the simplicity of Iran’s weapons allows them to compete not on the level of technology, but on the level of persistence.

J. William Fulbright
Military Industrial Complex

Today's 'Arrogance of Power' meets the ghost of J. William Fulbright

The Arkansas senator's words warning against the perils of Washington’s ‘war fever’ in 1966 are more prescient than ever. Are we listening?

Witkoff Kushner Ukraine
Europe

Is Ukraine peace toast, now that the Middle East is on fire?

Trump's war on Iran has left Russia is in the catbird seat while trust regarding Washington's role in the negotiations is at critical lows

Kurds YPG Syria
Middle East

Won't get fooled again: Kurds have lent arms to US before, at their peril

America has relied on this independent minority in Syria and Iraq and has never offered concrete agreements or treaties in return. That matters.

How decapitation could lead to 'dismembering' of the Iranian state
Middle East

How decapitation could lead to 'dismembering' of the Iranian state

But don't think Tehran won't seek to bring down its Gulf neighbors along with it