What’s Happening in Lebanon? A Guide to the War-Torn Democracy
Summary Lebanon is one of the Middle East’s rare democracies, but it has long suffered dysfunction...
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Ten Anniversaries to Note in 2025
Anniversaries mark the passage of time, recall our triumphs, and honor our losses. Two thousand twenty-four...
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Assessing a Year of War in the Middle East
A year after Hamas’s devastating October 7 attack, Israel faces a seven-front war and deepening divisions...
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US success in Iraq means being a more reliable partner than Iran
Share This article is part of an MEI strategic initiative that examines how to enhance regional...
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Khamenei’s American reality check
Share A shorter version of this article appeared here. As Donald Trump prepares to return...
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Letter From Saudi Arabia: How the Kingdom Is Focused Inward
Michael Froman is president of the Council on Foreign Relations.RIYADH - This week, I joined some...
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Iraqi Militias Downscaling Their Anti-Israel Actions
Maps & Graphics Brief Analysis Iraqi Militias Downscaling Their Anti-Israel Actions Iraqi militias were already powering...
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Special Briefing: The Middle East reacts to Donald Trump’s reelection
Share Contents: Israeli government celebrates Trump’s victory amid its concerns about Biden’s final policy moves Palestinians...
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Tehran’s calculations to avoid all-out war with Israel and the US
Share Under previous reformist presidents, Iran more than once tried to bring about a grand bargain...
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Women This Week: Maia Sandu Wins Reelection in Moldova
Successfully Counters Heavy Russian Disinformation Campaign Maia Sandu, the first female president in Moldova, has won...
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