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Adam Weinstein

Pakistan India ceasefire
QiOSK

Can Trump-brokered Pakistan-Inida ceasefire hold?

Both nations have every reason to step back from the brink

Donald Trump Mohammed bin Salman
Middle East

Did Trump just crown Saudi with leadership of Gaza ‘day after’ plan?

His threats — bluff? — to clear out the Palestinian territory may have spurred the only realistic reconstruction plan in the offing

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QiOSK

If true, Trump move to withdraw US military from Syria is the right one

Not only are the 2,000 troops there in harm's way, their presence may actual hinder diplomatic progress under the new government

Donald Trump
Middle East

On Middle East, will Trump follow his instincts or hawkish advisers?

Six key factors shaping Trump’s strategy in a second term

Shame: Afghanistan withdrawal politics miss the point of everything
Washington Politics

Shame: Afghanistan withdrawal politics miss the point of everything

Fixating on final moments is preferable to facing the absolute failure of the war