Middle East
Are you watching Iraq? You should be
April 3, 2017The U.S. has been bombing Iraq for decades now, creating more terrorists than it’s killed. Extremists are flourishing; the same can’t be said for civilians now burying their dead in Mosul.
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Stability still eludes Iraq 14 years after U.S. invasion
March 23, 2017Terrorism, corruption, sectarian strife, and proxy wars - more than a decade after George W. Bush's invasion of Iraq, the country still struggles to build a peaceful and democratic future.
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Fears raised as U.S. turns screws on Iran
February 7, 2017The Iranian people stand to suffer from raised tensions between Washington and Tehran. U.S. ships appear in Gulf as Mattis renews threats.
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Trump’s Mideast ‘policy’ puts Iran nuclear deal at risk
January 17, 2017Trump’s scattered Mideast policy means continued uncertainty for the region.
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Trump nominates ‘hate monger and zealot’ as ambassador to Israel
December 21, 2016"We need an ambassador to Israel who has demonstrated the highest level of diplomatic skills."
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