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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

Is the US-led counter ISIS campaign 'mission accomplished'?
Middle East

Is the US-led counter ISIS campaign 'mission accomplished'?

Some in Iraq urge American troop withdrawal, citing a low likelihood of the terror group reforming to its previous strength

What's missing from the debate over US troops in Syria
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What's missing from the debate over US troops in Syria

Syrians live on less than $2 a day and Washington is partly responsible for that

What ISIS threat? Washington says there is none.
QiOSK

What ISIS threat? Washington says there is none.

A new report insists the militant group now lacks the 'intent and capability to direct attacks against the US homeland'

Debating the US presence in Syria: The ISIS factor
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Debating the US presence in Syria: The ISIS factor

Experts disagree over whether an American withdrawal would spark a major resurgence of the once-powerful militant group