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Washington Politics

Congress poised to do less oversight on arms sales

New bills would continue to chip away and the legislative branch's role in shaping US foreign policy

Tom Barrack
Middle East

US envoy takes lighter touch with Hezbollah in Lebanon

Pro-Israel forces in Washington don’t like Tom Barrack’s approach, but maybe that’s exactly what is needed

Israel-Syria clash puts US policy in the crosshairs, again
Middle East

Israel-Syria clash puts US policy in the crosshairs, again

Jerusalem is bombing Damascus and threatening al-Sharaa's rule, while Washington was hoping to help the nascent government on its feet

Why new CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper is as wrong as the old one
Middle East

Why new CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper is as wrong as the old one

Outgoing commander Michael Kurilla was supposedly Israel's favorite and a big factor behind bombing Iran. His replacement is the status quo.

Lobby Horse
QiOSK

Saudi Arabia was the real winner at FIFA Club World Cup

Money has allowed the Kingdom to launder its image while positioning itself as the preeminent power broker for the world's most popular sport

Iran nuclear facility
Middle East

Israel's war on Iran broke the nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Washington must kick diplomacy into overdrive to save it and avert another endless conflict