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Will Turkey eventually support Hezbollah?​
Middle East

Will Turkey eventually support Hezbollah?​

Right now President Erdogan says he's in 'solidarity with Lebanon' if a major war breaks out between the militant group and Israel

Hezbollah leader ups ante after attack on Iranian consulate
Middle East

Hezbollah leader ups ante after attack on Iranian consulate

For the first time since Oct. 7, Hassan Nasrallah vowed to go all in with Tehran should wider war break out

Biden's inaction on Gaza puts US troops at risk
Middle East

Biden's inaction on Gaza puts US troops at risk

After the Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria, a ceasefire would go a long way at mitigating potential escalation points

How will Europe respond to Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria?
Europe

How will Europe respond to Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria?

The EU has leverage over Tel Aviv, but it has so far been unable to use it

Tom Friedman’s strange case for a US military  presence in Syria
Middle East

Tom Friedman’s strange case for a US military presence in Syria

The NYT columnist is still peddling the old 'we're fighting them there so we don't have to here' chestnut

Iran elections: Hardliners have grip, but foreign policy leans pragmatic
Middle East

Iran elections: Hardliners have grip, but foreign policy leans pragmatic

The ultra conservatives were firmly placed to win, but despite rhetoric, there’s no push for war