Middle East
Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?
Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction
May 01, 2026
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Washington Politics
These 100 former US lawmakers have become foreign lobbyists
Many of them use their access to Washington to work for authoritarian states that want to influence our foreign policy
April 17, 2026
Middle East
How massive US footprint in the Gulf became a bullseye overnight
The Iran war will certainly spur conversation over whether partners need or want these huge bases anymore
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Middle East
Can Gulf states really stay out of war with Iran?
GCC countries have taken the brunt of the Iranian response, but they've remained on the sidelines — for now
March 30, 2026
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Trump's window for face-saving exit may be closing now
Escalation is only putting him in a lose-lose situation, so negotiating is the only option. However, Iran's growing leverage could prevent an easy off-ramp.
March 19, 2026
Middle East
Iran war shows perils of America's Mideast bases
US outposts are sitting targets for Iranian strikes. It's time to start the process of closing them down
March 18, 2026
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