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US Middle East Policy

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Rearranging the Board: Regional Power Dynamics after the Killing of Qassem Soleimani

Most of the regional players are wary an escalation between the US and Iran, a...

Could Congress’ latest Syria sanctions bill backfire?

The congressional bill will exacerbate the economic situation in Syria and ultimately increase Syria’s dependency...

Truth-telling to advance peace

By changing the discourse about settlements, the Trump administration is laying the groundwork for realistic...

“There’s no panic or despair. But a deep sense of betrayal”

“There’s no panic or despair. But a deep sense of betrayal”
Turkey’s Syria offensive could...

After Trump abandons Kurds, Israel knows it can’t rely on anyone

After Trump abandons Kurds, Israel knows it can’t rely on anyone.
Col. (res.) Dr....

No Reason for Kurdish Surprise

Once again, Kurds are complaining of “betrayal.”...

Beyond the Chorus of Indignation

Trump’s Syria decision accords with previous presidential decisions and is not necessarily a disaster for...

How Israel Will Prevent Trump Appeasing Iran

Deadlock between Washington and Tehran won’t easily turn into détente even if Trump and Rohani...

When you leave the Middle East, do it with a big bang

American withdrawal from the Middle East must be accompanied by steps that reduce the general...

The Trump Plan Partially Revealed

The Trump Plan Partially Revealed.
An interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar....

Iranians view Trump as ‘tougher’ than Obama, but will it push them to more extreme actions?

Iranians view Trump as ‘tougher’ than Obama, but will it push them to more extreme...

Instability in Jerusalem bodes poorly for Trump’s peace plan.

Instability in Jerusalem bodes poorly for Trump's peace plan.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel's transitional government...

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