Middle East
Deterrence or creep? US forces quietly surge back to Middle East
The military has significantly expanded its footprint, spurring questions about strategy and sustainability
April 24, 2025
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Middle East
Stars are aligned for Trump's troop withdrawal from Syria
It likely won't lead to the violence and humiliation of other botched departures, including from the same region in 2019
April 24, 2025
Middle East
UAE may need al-Sharaa as much as he needs it. Here's why.
New Syrian president got a warm welcome this week, as he holds out for sanctions relief. So what does Abu-Dhabi stand to gain?
April 16, 2025
Middle East
Ceasefire collapse expands Israel's endless and boundary-less war
The breakdown was entirely predictable as keeping the conflict going serves Netanyahu's interests
March 21, 2025
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Kurds sign deal in Syria: Case for US troops there 'weaker than ever'
New leadership brings SDF into central govt, leaving little reason for Washington to keep protecting it
March 11, 2025
Middle East
Why are we still at war in Syria?
The tempo of lethal US airstrikes — not all against ISIS — continue apace, despite murky Washington strategy
March 06, 2025
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