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Picking up the pieces: Russia and Iran seek to limit losses in Syria
Picking up the pieces: Russia and Iran seek to limit losses in Syria
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Dec 13
Will the real Mr. Jolani stand up?
Will the real Mr. Jolani stand up?
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Dec 10
Syrian rebels are gunning for Damascus. Turkey may like the prospect.
Syrian rebels are gunning for Damascus. Turkey may like the prospect.
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Dec 6
It’s make or break for Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, not only on the battlefield
It’s make or break for Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, not only on the battlefield
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Dec 6
Ceasefire brings Lebanon’s chicken home to roost
Ceasefire brings Lebanon’s chicken home to roost
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Dec 2
Israeli commander’s West Bank woes spotlight a military tied up in knots
Israeli commander’s West Bank woes spotlight a military tied up in knots
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Nov 27
ICC arrest warrants Netanyahu and Gallant open a Pandora’s Box
ICC arrest warrants Netanyahu and Gallant open a Pandora’s Box
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Nov 23
Netanyahu and Hamas: A symbiotic relationship that costs Israel dearly
Netanyahu and Hamas: A symbiotic relationship that costs Israel dearly
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James M. Dorsey
Nov 21
Israel’s wars repeat the 1980s on steroids
Israel’s wars repeat the 1980s on steroids
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Nov 19
How much of Godsend for Netanyahu is Trump’s return to the White House?
How much of Godsend for Netanyahu is Trump’s return to the White House?
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Nov 14
Netanyahu bets on Lebanon to justify his forever wars
Netanyahu bets on Lebanon to justify his forever wars
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Nov 12
The Middle East doesn’t preoccupy Trump, but Trump preoccupies the Middle East
The Middle East doesn’t preoccupy Trump, but Trump preoccupies the Middle East
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Nov 9
Trump victory may have a long-shot silver lining
Trump victory may have a long-shot silver lining
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Nov 7
The UAE, backed by Israel, targets influential role in post-war Gaza
The UAE, backed by Israel, targets influential role in post-war Gaza
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Nov 5
The US elections, not ceasefire talks, likely to shape Israel’s wars
The US elections, not ceasefire talks, likely to shape Israel’s wars
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Nov 2
Israel’s Loss of a Moral Compass
Israel’s Loss of a Moral Compass
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Nov 1
Israel’s limited retaliation against Iran demonstrates US can force Netanyahu’s hand
Israel’s limited retaliation against Iran demonstrates US can force Netanyahu’s hand
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Oct 28
Blinken touts problematic UAE plan for post-war Gaza
Blinken touts problematic UAE plan for post-war Gaza
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Oct 24
Hezbollah fights to survive, uncertain of the level of Iranian support
Hezbollah fights to survive, uncertain of the level of Iranian support
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Oct 23
Killing Hamas leader garners Israel a tactical, not a strategic success
Killing Hamas leader garners Israel a tactical, not a strategic success
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Oct 20
Israel’s international support network fractures as pressure mounts
Israel’s international support network fractures as pressure mounts
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Oct 16
What were they thinking? Hamas and Netanyahu have yet to explain
What were they thinking? Hamas and Netanyahu have yet to explain
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Oct 13
Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah manoeuvre in military and political minefields
Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah manoeuvre in military and political minefields
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Oct 10
Saudi Arabia sees opportunity as Israel takes on Hezbollah and weighs retaliation against Iran
Saudi Arabia sees opportunity as Israel takes on Hezbollah and weighs retaliation against Iran
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Oct 8
Iran’s networked defense strategy is a double-edged sword
Iran’s networked defense strategy is a double-edged sword
By James M. Dorsey
James M. Dorsey
Oct 4
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