Paul R. Pillar / Responsible StatecraftSep 18, 2023
Seen as a dry run for a similar deal with Saudi Arabia, such arrangements are more likely to further destabilize the region. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigDec 6, 2019
After abruptly withdrawing from Syria, the president reportedly is considering deploying an additional 14,000 soldiers to counter Iran. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigJul 1, 2019
The U.S. has aligned itself with some of the worst actors in the Middle East. We'll be living with the consequences for years to come. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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JOSH LEDERMAN / The Associated PressMay 12, 2018
A recent unexpected and informal meeting at a Washington, D.C., restaurant casts light on budding cooperation as the Jewish state and Gulf nations find common cause against Iran. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
MATTHEW LEE / The Associated PressApr 29, 2018
In Tel Aviv, the secretary of state call for concerted international action to punish Iran for its missile programs. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentJan 7, 2018
In his new book "Fire and Fury," Michael Wolff makes a number of allegations about the U.S. president's role in the Gulf crisis that, if true, help explain the mess in that part of the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigSep 30, 2017
A rights group claims hundreds of migrant workers die in the Middle Eastern country every year from the duress of extreme heat, humidity and poor working conditions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentJul 1, 2017
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is reportedly "extremely concerned" by four neighboring countries' demand that Qatar shut down the television news network. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentJun 23, 2017
Egypt, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE want the Pan-Arab news network silenced. It has less independence than in earlier years but is still a voice that would be sorely missed if lost. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigAug 31, 2016
Is criticism of the Democratic presidential nominee over her emails and her family's foundation too harsh? Perhaps But the Clintons invite such scrutiny and suspicion
Is criticism of the Democratic presidential nominee over her emails and her family's foundation too harsh? Perhaps. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By David Vine / TomDispatchJan 15, 2016
The Obama administration's consideration of a Pentagon proposal to create a “new” and “enduring” system of military bases around the Middle East confirms that the military intends to stay in the region for decades, if not generations, to come. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 17, 2015
In light of the latest terrorist attacks in Paris, we take a look back at an interview with CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, who singled out Saudi Arabia for its role in creating radical extremism in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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