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February 9, 2018
In Syria, Russian bad faith turns fatal
A clash between U.S. and Russian proxy forces underlines the precariousness of a long-term role for the U.S. in Syria.
February 7, 2018
It’s time to untangle the mess in Syria. Here’s how to do it.
Syrian Kurdish forces have been a brave partner for America but also an inconvenient one.
February 6, 2018
Trump shouldn’t take this U.S. ally for granted
Jordan has long been a stable U.S. ally. But there are new tensions in the relationship.
Trump shouldn’t take Jordan for granted
Jordan has long been a stable U.S. ally. But there are new tensions in the relationship.
February 1, 2018
Trump wants to attack North Korea? He should learn from Israel first.
Israel has had mixed results with “bloody nose” strikes.
January 30, 2018
The road to an Israeli-Palestinian deal is vanishing
West Bank settlers don’t seem to be going anywhere.
January 25, 2018
Ex-spy chiefs weigh how to say enough about Trump without saying too much
Millions of people seem to believe that U.S. intelligence agencies are treasonous.
January 23, 2018
The U.S. alliance with Turkey just lunged toward the breaking point
As the Islamic State battle ends, old feuds resume.
January 18, 2018
We’re finally letting the Middle East fight its own battles
A U.S. assistance brigade will ship out this spring, but Afghans will be on the front lines.
January 16, 2018
The truth about the FBI’s Russia probe
The evidence rebuts the claim that Christopher Steele misused the FBI.
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