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Middle East

Did Trump just crown Saudi with leadership of Gaza ‘day after’ plan?

His threats — bluff? — to clear out the Palestinian territory may have spurred the only realistic reconstruction plan in the offing

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Washington Politics

The top five foreign influence fails of 2024

From bribes to handbags, the US saw unprecedented levels of overt and covert ops that the media barely noticed

Donald Trump
Middle East

On Middle East, will Trump follow his instincts or hawkish advisers?

Six key factors shaping Trump’s strategy in a second term

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Middle East

Militant Islam is waning but the root causes endure

Hamas and Hezbollah will continue their 'struggle' despite decreased military capability after Oct. 7

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QiOSK

MBS may be more flexible on Israel relations than you think

It's possible he could back track on condition of Palestinian state for normalization

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Middle East

MBS: No Saudi-Israel normalization until Palestinians get a state

The Kingdom's crown prince throws cold water on Biden’s ‘grand bargain,’ days after Oman does the same