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TheCommon WordTurkey’s transformation: Another layer to the storyIn a recent post, I implied an explanation of Turkey’s transformation from a fairly reliable U.S. ally into an increasingly hostile bad…2d ago22d ago2
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TheCommon WordThree reasons to think the Biden administration plan to avert war in Lebanon is either wicked or…It is always comforting to know that someone has a plan or, as the case may be, terrifying. Well, the Biden administration has a plan to…4d ago24d ago2
TheCommon WordinThought and WorldThree reasons to be skeptical about reforming the Palestinian AuthorityA few weeks ago, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy put out a proposal for the reform of the Palestinian Authority (PA); to its…Aug 247Aug 247
TheCommon WordW. Somerset Maugham on ScandalWhen Little Primpton heard the news, Little Primpton was agitated. Certainly it was distressed, and even virtuously indignant, but at the…Aug 22Aug 22