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Continue readingWhat to Expect from Turkey’s Coming Invasion of Syria
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India’s Prime Minister to join Trump in Houston at an event called “Howdy Modi.”
Continue readingOnly the Coalition of the Foolish Wants a War With Iran
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Continue readingThe G7 Countries Look Feeble—Iran and Brazil Could Shore Them Up
If you are sitting in Beijing or Moscow, you have to wonder about the G7.
Continue readingIndia’s Modi Breaks the Ice With Trump on Kashmir—and Stands to Gain
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Continue readingWhy the Government’s Hunt for the Migrant Poor Is a Perfect Distraction From the Real Problems of Our Time
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Continue readingTrump’s ‘Diplomacy’ in Iran Is a Cynical Farce
The problem facing any negotiations is that the U.S. position is untenable.
Continue readingIran’s Zarif Drives Trump to Insanity
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is putting a stake in Trump’s international efforts.
Continue readingTrump’s Version of the Iran Accord: Heads I Win, Tails You Lose
Trump’s Iran policy is more reminiscent of a coin flip than a political decision.
Continue readingWhy Trump Caved to China and Huawei
The trade war and the tussle over high technology are not simply unwinnable, their effects on the U.S. economy could prevent a second Trump term.
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