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The Embalming of Syria

January 7, 2020

The Trump administration is doing its best to keep Syria dismembered and near death.

Complicating Trump Administration Claims About Iranian Threat

December 5, 2019

The Iranian military is focused on deterring external threats not launching an attack on its adversaries.

It’s Not Too Late for Rojava

November 14, 2019

The Trump administration betrayed the Kurds in Syria. But there is still time to turn things around.

Trump Is Betraying U.S. Partners in Syria and Libya

July 15, 2019

The Kurds and the Misratan militias have seen U.S. support evaporate.

Whistling by the Drug War’s Graveyard

June 21, 2019

Is Mexico winding down or winding up the drug war?

U.S. Diplomats Push for Business Climate Change in Guyana

April 3, 2019

The Trump administration is all about forcing open overseas markets for U.S. businesses.