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How Biden Can Win His Middle East Trip
The president can advance U.S. interests and regain the region’s trust, if he evolves his messages and policies.
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In Iran Nuclear Talks, the US Has No Good Plan ‘B’
Sanctions haven’t worked. Tehran is drawing closer to a Bomb. It’s time to get serious about negotiating.
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Could Ukraine Offer a Template for Better US-Gulf Security Relations?
The outpouring of aid to Kyiv shows that a formal defense alliance is inessential to effective wartime assistance.
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What’s Next for Marines in the Middle East?
The commander of Marine Corps Forces Central Command hones a smaller force.
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The Security Dimension of the Abraham Accords
A year and a half later, a look at what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what still might.
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Iran-Linked Hackers Probing US Networks, Intel Agencies Warn
Active “cyber operations against government and commercial networks” may seek to take advantage of defenders' focus on Russia.
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To Stop Iran’s Proxy Terrorists, Stop Iran
The U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia, and UAE must do more to stop Tehran together.
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Iran Is ‘No. 1 Destabilizing’ Threat In Middle East, CENTCOM Nominee Says
The U.S. must use advanced technology and work with regional partners to counter Tehran, Army three-star tells lawmakers.
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Redesignate the Houthis as Terrorists
The Biden administration made a mistake. “Diplomacy first” has failed in Yemen.
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Don’t Attack Iran
Those who advocate strikes against nuclear sites are underestimating the risks and overestimating the benefit.
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A Low Bar for Success in Today’s Iran-Nuke Talks
The Nov. 29 session between the U.S., Iran, the European Union, and the rest of the P5+1 has the air of a make-or-break moment.
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America Should Help Iran Get COVID Vaccines
There are at least two national-security reasons Biden should seize this opportunity.
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Sanctions Won’t Hurt Iran’s UAV Program
The Biden administration should rethink its approach—and its real goals in the region.
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July Could Be the Last Month to Save the Iran Nuclear Deal
Domestic politics in Tehran and Washington are gradually closing the door.
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Détente with Iran Could Unlock a Foreign Policy Gold Mine
Bringing Tehran back into the diplomatic fold would foster other progress.
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