The election and other factors provide an opportunity to design a humbler but smarter transatlantic approach to the Middle East.
DetailsUntil Journal reporters asked the Saudis for comment, Riyadh had not acknowledged the existence of the plant. In terms of international protocols, that’s sort of OK but it suggests a lack of openness inconsistent with peaceful intent.
DetailsOn 20 July, Egyptian legislators authorised sending combat troops to Libya, where Cairo’s ally Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar is on the defensive. Following Turkeys intervention on the Tripoli government’s behalf, Egypts involvement could escalate the war d
DetailsOne must hope that China and the United States will eventually arrive at an understanding that great-power competition does not preclude cooperation to resolve major global challenges.
DetailsIf anyone thought that Chinese American relations could not get worse, they were wrong, as President Trump and the State Department ratcheted
DetailsThe Egyptian military may intervene in neighboring Libya, but it likely wants to avoid a major confrontation.
DetailsAfter keeping out of sight for much of Trump’s presidency, the American militia movement is making itself felt. In the last few weeks, the Michigan militias protected monuments in Hillsdale, Michigan and others were involved in a shooting in New Mexico,
DetailsIt is well known that Israel possesses enormous firepower and strong armed forces for land, sea, and air combat, and is better equipped than any other army in the Middle East.
DetailsArms sales to countries in the Yemen conflict continue, despite violations of human rights and conditions of transfer.
DetailsWill COVID-19 prolong conflict in Libya and Syria, or will such wars exacerbate the pandemics spread?
DetailsUnder pressure, the Islamic Republic is reassessing its strategy and telling allied factions that Tehran will mostly leave politics to the Iraqis
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