Policy
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Washington relies on shadow fleets to move oil through the Strait of Hormuz
The United States has supported participating vessels through aerial surveillance, compliance checks, and monitoring rather than naval escort. The U.S.…
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Eroding Influence and Shrinking Support Base: Public Rejection of Hezbollah in Syria and Lebanon
In a context reflecting the decline of influence of armed proxies linked to Tehran, new polls reveal an unprecedented rejection…
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Netanyahu Refuses to Relinquish Three Fronts Despite the Agreement with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unwilling to give up three fronts, even as pressure mounts to ensure the success…
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Behind the U.S.–Iran Agreement: Heated Discussions, Skepticism, and Pressure
New details about the final hours before the agreement between the United States and Iran reveal intelligence-related doubts raised during…
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From the Sahel to the East: Five Major Terrorism Hotspots in Africa
From the Sahel to East Africa, terrorism continues to expand across the African continent. Organizations linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic…
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Al-Zaidi Seeks a Strategic Partnership with the United States Ahead of Meeting Trump
Baghdad seeks to expand the scope of American economic support amid financial pressures and challenges facing the energy sector, particularly…
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No U.S. Withdrawal from the Region During Negotiations with Iran
The U.S. military will not begin reducing its presence in the Middle East until positive progress has been achieved in…
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The U.S.–Iran Agreement Undermines Netanyahu’s Bet on Trump
Israeli public opinion has become increasingly skeptical about the American president’s commitment to Israel’s security. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
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Lebanon Becomes a Test Case for the Resilience of the U.S.–Iran Agreement
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Tuesday that any Israeli attack on Lebanon, or the continued presence of Israeli…
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The Stalled Transitional Justice Process in Syria Fuels Security Chaos
Popular protests have spread across several Syrian cities, from Deir ez-Zor to Aleppo and Idlib, with demonstrators demanding accountability for…
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